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Best Central City Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 8,233 students in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in Central City are Arizona School For The Arts, Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School and City View High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
735 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
City View High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
649 N 6th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 252-6721
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
735 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100
Gr: K-4 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Franklin Police And Fire High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1645 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 764-0200
Gr: 9-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Wilson Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
415 N 30th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 683-2500
Gr: PK-3 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Capitol Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
330 N 16th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3835
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Kenilworth Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1210 N 5th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 257-3889
Gr: PK-8
Rank: #99.
Silvestre S Herrera School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 S 11th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3885
Gr: PK-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3005 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 764-9600
Gr: 9-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Excelencia School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2181 E Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 381-4670
Gr: K-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
David Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 N 36th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Thomas A Edison School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
804 N 18th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3848
Gr: PK-8
Rank: #1414.
Asu Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
735 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100
Gr: 5-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1515.
Garfield School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
811 N 13th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3863
Gr: PK-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Gateway Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
108 N 40th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 392-5237
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2929 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 683-2400
Gr: 4-8 | 441 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Friendly House Academia Del Pueblo Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 E Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85030
(602) 258-4353
Gr: K-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Faith North Early Childhood Learning Center
910 E Washington St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3901
Gr: PK-K | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Nueva Vista School / Arizona State Hospital
Special Education School
2500 E Van Buren St # G1181
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 244-1331
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ include Arizona School For The Arts, Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School and City View High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix?
21 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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