Best 85037 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,460 students in 85037, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in 85037, AZ are Westwind Elementary School, Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix and Copper King Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85037 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85037, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85037, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westwind Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9040 W. Campbell Ave. B
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2700
Gr: PK-8 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4525 N. 98th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 219-4320
Gr: K-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Copper King Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10730 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2580
Gr: PK-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Sheely Farms Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9450 W Encanto Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 907-5270
Gr: PK-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Villa De Paz Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4940 N 103rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2490
Gr: PK-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Pendergast Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3802 N 91st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2400
Gr: PK-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Amberlea Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8455 W Virginia Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2900
Gr: PK-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Desert Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8525 W Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2430
Gr: PK-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Arizona Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10720 W Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 907-2661
Gr: 9-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 85037, AZ?
How many public schools are located in 85037?
9 public schools are located in 85037.
What is the racial composition of students in 85037?
85037 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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