For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 9,041 students in 85048, AZ (there are , serving 828 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 85048, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85048, AZ are Kyrene De La Sierra School, Kyrene Monte Vista School and Desert Vista High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85048 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85048, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85048, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kyrene De La Sierra School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1122 E Liberty Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-5200
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #22.
Kyrene Monte Vista School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15221 S Ray Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-4400
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Vista High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16440 S 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 706-7900
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 706-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,802 students
Rank: #44.
Kyrene De Los Cerritos School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14620 S Desert Foothills Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-2200
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #55.
Horizon Honors Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16233 S 48th St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 659-3000
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 659-3000
Grades: 7-12
| 679 students
Rank: #66.
Kyrene De Los Lagos School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17001 S 34th Way
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-3200
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #77.
Keystone Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1025 E Liberty Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 460-7312
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 460-7312
Grades: 1-9
| 197 students
Rank: #88.
Evit - Desert Vista High School
Vocational School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16440 S 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 461-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14620 S. Desert Foothills Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-6000
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-6000
Grades: 5-8
| 914 students
Rank: #1010.
Horizon Honors Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16233 S 48th St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 659-3100
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 659-3100
Grades: K-6
| 823 students
Rank: #1111.
Kyrene Del Milenio
(Math: 53% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4630 E Frye Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #1212.
Kyrene De La Estrella Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2620 E Liberty Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-3000
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #1313.
Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2720 E Liberty Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-5800
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-5800
Grades: 5-8
| 801 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85048, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85048, AZ include Kyrene De La Sierra School, Kyrene Monte Vista School and Desert Vista High School.
How many public schools are located in 85048?
13 public schools are located in 85048.
What percentage of students in 85048 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 85048 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85048?
85048 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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