For the 2025 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 10,554 students in 85032, AZ (there are , serving 1,730 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 85032, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 85032, AZ are Fireside Elementary School, Sonoran Sky Elementary School and North Ranch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85032 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85032, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85032, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fireside Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3725 E. Love Cactus Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4700
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Sonoran Sky Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12990 N 75th St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6500
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6500
Gr: K-6 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
North Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16406 N 61st Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6400
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6400
Gr: PK-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sandpiper Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6724 E Hearn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6300
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Benchmark School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4120 E Acoma Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 765-3582
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 765-3582
Gr: K-6 | 364 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7690 E Williams Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6700
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6700
Gr: PK-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Quail Run Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3303 E Utopia Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4400
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
West-mec - Paradise Valley High School
Vocational School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3950 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7000
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6010 E Acoma Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7100
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7100
Gr: PK-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Milestones Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4707 E Robert E Lee St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 404-1009
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 404-1009
Gr: K-8 | 184 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Paradise Valley High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3950 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7000
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7000
Gr: 7-12 | 1,886 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1212.
Whispering Wind Academy
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15844 N 43rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7300
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7300
Gr: PK-6 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1313.
Freedom North
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3916 E Paradise Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 424-0771
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 424-0771
Gr: K-8
Rank: #1414.
Pvonline
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15002 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2450
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2450
Gr: K-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1515.
Larkspur Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2450 E Larkspur Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-3300
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-3300
Gr: PK-6 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1616.
Campo Bello Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2650 E Contention Mine Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-5200
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-5200
Gr: PK-6 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1717.
Freedom Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3916 E Paradise Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 424-0771
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 424-0771
Gr: K-8 | 311 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1818.
Indian Bend Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3633 E Thunderbird Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-3200
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-3200
Gr: PK-6 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1919.
Palomino Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15833 N 29th St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2800
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2800
Gr: PK-3 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2020.
Sweetwater Community School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4215 E Andora Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2300
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2300
Gr: K-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2121.
Vista Verde Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2826 E Grovers Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-5300
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-5300
Gr: 7-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2222.
Palomino Intermediate School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15815 N 29th St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2900
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2900
Gr: 4-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2323.
Greenway Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3002 E Nisbet Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2400
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2400
Gr: 7-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2424.
Crestview College Preparatory High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2616 E Greenway Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 765-9555
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 765-9555
Gr: 7-12 | 241 students Minority enrollment: 93%
85032, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3820 E Nisbet Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2000
Gr: PK-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
2507 E. Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 996-1125
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 996-1125
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 97%
17835 North 44th St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7400
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7400
Gr: K-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
3916 East Paradise Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 493-8301
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 493-8301
Gr: K-8 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Prospect School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
15002 N. 32nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2300
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2300
Gr: 7-8
4645 E. Marilyn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 334-4104
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 334-4104
Gr: 9-12
4215 East Andora Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-3600
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-3600
Gr: PK-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85032, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85032, AZ include Fireside Elementary School, Sonoran Sky Elementary School and North Ranch Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85032?
24 public schools are located in 85032.
What percentage of students in 85032 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 85032 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85032?
85032 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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