For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,892 students in 85053, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85053, AZ are Acacia Elementary School, Ironwood Elementary School and Imagine Bell Canyon. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85053 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85053, AZ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85053, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Acacia Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3021 W Evans Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 896-5000
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 896-5000
Grades: K-6
| 825 students
Rank: #22.
Ironwood Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14850 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 896-5600
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 896-5600
Grades: PK-6
| 431 students
Rank: #33.
Imagine Bell Canyon
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18052 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 547-7920
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 547-7920
Grades: K-8
| 252 students
Rank: #44.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17624 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 467-5900
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 467-5900
Grades: PK-6
| 467 students
Rank: #55.
Imagine Coolidge Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1290 W Vah Ki Inn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(520) 723-5391
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(520) 723-5391
Grades: K-5
| 655 students
Rank: #66.
Imagine Surprise Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14850 N 156th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 344-1770
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 344-1770
Grades: 6-8
| 268 students
Rank: #77.
Imagine East Mesa Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9701 E Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Grades: K-6
| 585 students
Rank: #88.
Imagine Online Academy Of Arizona
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18052 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 250-4567
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 250-4567
Grades: K-8
| 81 students
Rank: #99.
Imagine Camelback Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5050 North 19th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 344-4620
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 344-4620
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
85053, Arizona 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2820 West Kelton Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 461-3200
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 461-3200
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 85053, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85053, AZ include Acacia Elementary School, Ironwood Elementary School and Imagine Bell Canyon.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85053?
9 public elementary schools are located in 85053.
What is the racial composition of students in 85053?
85053 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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