For the 2025 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 11,706 students in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in South Tempe are Tempe Preparatory Academy, Center For Educational Excellence and Corona Del Sol High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tempe Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1251 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Gr: 6-12 | 440 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Center For Educational Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1700 E Elliot Rd Ste 9
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 632-1940
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 632-1940
Gr: K-8 | 325 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Corona Del Sol High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1001 E Knox Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 752-8888
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 752-8888
Gr: 9-12 | 2,668 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Ward Traditional Academy
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1965 E Hermosa Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 491-8871
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 491-8871
Gr: K-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Fuller Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1975 E Cornell Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6228
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6228
Gr: K-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Rover Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 E Watson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-7122
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-7122
Gr: PK-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Kyrene Del Norte School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1331 E Redfield Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 541-4800
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 541-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Evit - Corona Del Sol High School
Vocational School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 E Knox Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 461-4000
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #99.
Kyrene De La Mariposa School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 E Knox Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-3800
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Kyrene De Las Manitas School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 W Courtney Ln
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-3600
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-3600
Gr: PK-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1111.
Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1325 E Malibu Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 897-6608
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 897-6608
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1212.
Arredondo Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1330 E Carson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 897-2744
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 897-2744
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
Kyrene Digital Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8700 S Kyrene Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-7000
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-7000
Gr: K-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1414.
Evit - Marcos De Niza High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6000 S Lakeshore Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 461-4000
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1515.
Kyrene De Los Ninos School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1330 E Dava Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 541-4600
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 541-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1616.
Marcos De Niza High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6000 S Lakeshore Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 838-3200
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 838-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,458 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1717.
Tapbi
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Guadalupe Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 839-0292
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 839-0292
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1818.
Compadre High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Guadalupe Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 752-3560
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 752-3560
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1919.
Tempe Elementary Online Community
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Watson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
Gr: K-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #2020.
Carminati School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4001 S Mcallister Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 784-4484
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 784-4484
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2121.
Evit - Compadre High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Guadalupe Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 461-4000
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #2222.
Fees College Preparatory Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Watson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
Gr: 6-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2033 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 276-1943
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 276-1943
Gr: K-6 | 289 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe, AZ include Tempe Preparatory Academy, Center For Educational Excellence and Corona Del Sol High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe?
23 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe?
the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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