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Best Ahwatukee Foothills Village Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 10,843 students in the neighborhood of Ahwatukee Foothills Village, Phoenix, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in Ahwatukee Foothills Village are Basis Ahwatukee, Kyrene Monte Vista School and Kyrene De La Sierra School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Ahwatukee Foothills Village, Phoenix, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Ahwatukee Foothills Village, Phoenix, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Ahwatukee
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10210 S 50th Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Gr: 4-12 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Kyrene Monte Vista School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15221 S Ray Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Kyrene De La Sierra School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1122 E Liberty Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Kyrene De Los Cerritos School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14620 S Desert Foothills Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Kyrene De Los Lagos School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17001 S 34th Way
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Horizon Honors Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16233 S 48th St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 659-3100
Gr: K-6 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Horizon Honors Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16233 S 48th St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 659-3000
Gr: 7-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14620 S. Desert Foothills Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-6000
Gr: 4-8 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Keystone Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1025 E Liberty Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 460-7312
Gr: 1-9 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Mission Heights Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1376 E Cottonwood Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(520) 836-9383
Gr: 9-12 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1111.
Kyrene De La Estrella Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2620 E Liberty Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1212.
Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2720 E Liberty Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-5800
Gr: 4-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1313.
Kyrene Del Milenio
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4630 E Frye Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1414.
Kyrene De La Esperanza School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14841 S 41st Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 541-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1515.
Mountain Pointe High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4201 E Knox Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 759-8449
Gr: 9-12 | 1,570 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1616.
Kyrene Centennial Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13808 S 36th St
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 541-6400
Gr: 4-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1717.
Evit - Mountain Pointe High School
Vocational School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4201 E Knox Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1818.
Leona Connected High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1376 E Cottonwood Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 396-5627
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Ahwatukee Foothills Village, Phoenix, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Ahwatukee Foothills Village, Phoenix, AZ include Basis Ahwatukee, Kyrene Monte Vista School and Kyrene De La Sierra School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Ahwatukee Foothills Village, Phoenix?
18 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Ahwatukee Foothills Village, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Ahwatukee Foothills Village, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of Ahwatukee Foothills Village, Phoenix public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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