For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,762 students in 85023, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 6 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 85023, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85023, AZ are Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School, Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy and Lookout Mountain School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85023 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85023, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85023, AZ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17606 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-9160
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-9160
Gr: K-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14841 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 466-8855
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 466-8855
Gr: K-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Lookout Mountain School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 W Coral Gables Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-5800
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-5800
Gr: PK-6 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
West-mec - Thunderbird High School
Vocational School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1750 W Thunderbird Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 915-8900
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 915-8900
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #55.
Thunderbird High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1750 W Thunderbird Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 915-8900
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 915-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,592 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Village Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2020 W Morningside Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 467-6300
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 467-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Constitution Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18440 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 467-6100
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 467-6100
Gr: PK-6 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Mountain Sky Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16225 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-6100
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-6100
Gr: 7-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
John Jacobs Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14421 N 23rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-5700
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-5700
Gr: PK-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 85023, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85023, AZ include Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School, Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy and Lookout Mountain School.
How many public schools are located in 85023?
9 public schools are located in 85023.
What percentage of students in 85023 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 85023 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85023?
85023 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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