Public School Review - Established 2003

Best South Mountain Village Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 33 public elementary schools serving 13,132 students in the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in South Mountain Village are Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete, Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep and Advance U. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4525 E. Baseline Road
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 222-4233
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4525 E. Baseline Road
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 222-4233
Gr: 6-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Advance U
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
449 E Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-8531
Gr: K-4 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Basis Phoenix South
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5700 S 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 962-7393
Gr: K-12 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Imagine East Mesa Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9701 E Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Gr: K-6 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Eagle College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2450 W South Mountain Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 323-5400
Gr: K-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Desert Marigold School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6210 S 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-6909
Gr: K-12 | 286 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Irene Lopez School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4610 S 12th St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 232-4920
Gr: PK-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Cloves C Campbell Sr Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2624 E South Mountain Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 304-3170
Gr: PK-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
South Phoenix Prep And Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4039 E Raymond St Ste 3
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(877) 225-2118
Gr: K-4 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Nevitt Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4525 E Saint Anne Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 431-6640
Gr: PK-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Valley View School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8220 S 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4980
Gr: PK-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
The Paideia Academy Of South Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7777 S 15th Ter
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3040
Gr: K-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1515.
John R Davis School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6209 S 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4930
Gr: PK-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Sun Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2675 W Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 692-4914
Gr: K-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6825 S 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4220
Gr: PK-4 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
South Valley Prep And Arts School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4039 E Raymond St Ste 3
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(877) 225-2118
Gr: 5-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
V H Lassen Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
909 W Vineyard Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4210
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
C J Jorgensen School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 W Roeser Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4990
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
T G Barr School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2041 E Vineyard Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4950
Gr: PK-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2222.
Sunland Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5401 S 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4960
Gr: PK-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 W Dobbins Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4270
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2424.
Education & Verma Pastor Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 W Alta Vista Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 304-3160
Gr: PK-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4615 S 22nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 232-4910
Gr: PK-3 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
C O Greenfield School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7009 S 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4240
Gr: K-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy Of Arizona
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1903 E Roeser Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 305-8865
Gr: K-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2828.
Maxine O Bush Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
602 E Siesta Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4260
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Ignacio Conchos School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1718 W Vineyard Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4250
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Cesar E Chavez Community School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4001 S 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 232-4940
Gr: PK-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Iamrsdonline Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 S 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 304-3180
Gr: K-8
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
South Pointe Junior High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
217 E Olympic Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 243-8496
Gr: 6-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Amy L. Houston Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7139 S 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4230
Gr: PK-8 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix, AZ include Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete, Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep and Advance U.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix?
35 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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