For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,110 students in 85029, AZ (there are , serving 220 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 85029, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 85029, AZ are West-mec - Moon Valley High School, Moon Valley High School and Sahuaro School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85029 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85029, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85029, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West-mec - Moon Valley High School
Vocational School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3625 W Cactus Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(623) 915-8000
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(623) 915-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Moon Valley High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3625 W Cactus Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(623) 915-8000
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(623) 915-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,468 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Sahuaro School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12835 N 33rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-6200
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-6200
Gr: PK-6 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Tumbleweed Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4001 W Laurel Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-6600
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Moon Mountain School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13425 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-6000
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-6000
Gr: PK-6 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3808 W Joan De Arc Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-5300
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-5300
Gr: PK-6 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3040 W Yucca St
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-5800
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-5800
Gr: K-6 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Cholla Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3120 W Cholla St
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-5400
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-5400
Gr: 5-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Shaw Butte School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12202 N 21st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 347-4200
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 347-4200
Gr: PK-6 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 W Peoria Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 347-4100
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 347-4100
Gr: PK-8 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
85029, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eastern Sky Community Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
455 1st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 564-7300
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 564-7300
12814 N. 28th Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 993-5225
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 993-5225
Gr: 9-12
Rsd High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
13615 N 35th Ave Ste 11
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 993-5225
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 993-5225
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85029, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85029, AZ include West-mec - Moon Valley High School, Moon Valley High School and Sahuaro School.
How many public schools are located in 85029?
10 public schools are located in 85029.
What percentage of students in 85029 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 85029 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85029?
85029 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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