For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 157 students in the neighborhood of Optimist Park SW, Tempe, AZ.
The top ranked public school in Optimist Park SW is James Madison Preparatory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Optimist Park SW, Tempe, AZ public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Optimist Park SW, Tempe, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Madison Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5815 S Mcclintock Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 345-2306
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 345-2306
Grades: 6-12
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Optimist Park SW, Tempe, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Optimist Park SW, Tempe, AZ include James Madison Preparatory School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Optimist Park SW, Tempe?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Optimist Park SW, Tempe.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Optimist Park SW, Tempe?
the neighborhood of Optimist Park SW, Tempe public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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