For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,829 students in 85035, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in 85035, AZ are Peralta School, Joseph Zito Elementary School and Manuel Pena Jr. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85035 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85035, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85035, AZ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peralta School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7125 W Encanto Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5600
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5600
Gr: PK-6 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Joseph Zito Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4525 W Encanto Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(602) 442-2500
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(602) 442-2500
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Manuel Pena Jr. School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2550 N 79th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-3100
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-3100
Gr: PK-6 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Vista College Prep Sueno Park
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1720 N 45th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(602) 237-6273
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(602) 237-6273
Gr: 5-8 | 508 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Precision Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7318 W Lynwood St
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 936-8682
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 936-8682
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Palm Lane
(Math: 21% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2043 N 64th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5500
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5500
Gr: PK-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Imagine Desert West Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6738 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 344-7150
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 344-7150
Gr: K-5 | 705 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Charles W. Harris School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2252 N 55th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-4800
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-4800
Gr: PK-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Imagine Desert West Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6738 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 469-2024
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 469-2024
Gr: 6-8 | 426 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2730 N 79th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5300
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
2533 N 60th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5700
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5700
Gr: PK | 64 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Midtown High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
7318 W Lynwood St
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 963-8682
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 963-8682
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students
85035, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Palm Lane North Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6339 W Monte Vista Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5300
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5300
Gr: K-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
5757 West Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 776-2069
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 776-2069
Gr: 5-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 85035, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85035, AZ include Peralta School, Joseph Zito Elementary School and Manuel Pena Jr. School.
How many public schools are located in 85035?
12 public schools are located in 85035.
What is the racial composition of students in 85035?
85035 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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