For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 5,764 students in 85004, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85004, AZ are Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix, Arizona School For The Arts and Champion Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85004 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85004, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85004, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2536 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 252-3759
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 252-3759
Gr: K-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Arizona School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1410 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 257-1444
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 257-1444
Gr: 5-12 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Champion Schools
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7900 S Jesse Owens Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(480) 664-3379
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(480) 664-3379
Gr: K-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Arizona Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
99 E Virginia Ave Ste 200
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 476-1320
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 476-1320
Gr: K-12 | 4,476 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 85004, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85004, AZ include Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix, Arizona School For The Arts and Champion Schools.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85004?
4 public elementary schools are located in 85004.
What is the racial composition of students in 85004?
85004 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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