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Best 85004 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 6,203 students in 85004, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 535 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 85004, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85004, AZ are Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix, Phoenix Union Bioscience High School and Arizona School For The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85004 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85004, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85004, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2536 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 252-3759
Gr: K-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
512 E Pierce St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 764-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Arizona School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1410 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 257-1444
Gr: 5-12 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Genesis Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
525 E Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 254-8090
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Champion Schools
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7900 S Jesse Owens Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(480) 664-3379
Gr: K-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Arizona Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
99 E Virginia Ave Ste 200
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 476-1320
Gr: K-12 | 4,476 students Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 85004, AZ?
How many public schools are located in 85004?
6 public schools are located in 85004.
What percentage of students in 85004 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 85004 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85004?
85004 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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