For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 5,540 students in 85353, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85353, AZ are Arizona Desert Elementary School, Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain and Desert Oasis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85353 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85353, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85353, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arizona Desert Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8803 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5260
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5260
Gr: PK-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2504 S 91st Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120
Gr: K-8 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Desert Oasis Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8802 W Mcdowell Rd
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 533-3901
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 533-3901
Gr: PK-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9401 W Garfield St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5181
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5181
Gr: PK-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Hurley Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8950 W Illini Rd
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-5100
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-5100
Gr: 3-8 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Tres Rios Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5025 S 103rd Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-6300
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-6300
Gr: K-8 | 713 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Dos Rios Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2150 S 87th Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-7004
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-7004
Gr: K-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
3834 S 91st Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-5000
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-5000
Gr: PK-2 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 85353, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85353, AZ include Arizona Desert Elementary School, Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain and Desert Oasis Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85353?
9 public elementary schools are located in 85353.
What is the racial composition of students in 85353?
85353 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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