For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 5,672 students in 85035, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 85035 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85035, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85035, AZ Public Elementary 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.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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%
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%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 85035, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85035, AZ include Peralta School, Joseph Zito Elementary School and Manuel Pena Jr. School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85035?
9 public elementary schools are located in 85035.
What is the racial composition of students in 85035?
85035 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).