Best Sunset Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 481 students in the neighborhood of Sunset, Tempe, AZ.
The top-ranked public school in Sunset is Scales Technology Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sunset, Tempe, AZ public school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Sunset, Tempe, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scales Technology Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1115 W 5th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 929-9909
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sunset, Tempe, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sunset, Tempe, AZ include Scales Technology Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunset, Tempe?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunset, Tempe.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sunset, Tempe?
the neighborhood of Sunset, Tempe public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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