For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,672 students in the neighborhood of Desert View Village, Phoenix, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Desert View Village are Fireside Elementary School, Desert Trails Elementary School and Boulder Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Desert View Village, Phoenix, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in the neighborhood of Desert View Village, Phoenix, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fireside Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3725 E. Love Cactus Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4700
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Desert Trails Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4315 E Cashman Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4100
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4100
Gr: PK-7 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Boulder Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22801 N 22nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-4500
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-4500
Gr: PK-6 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Wildfire Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3997 E Lockwood Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4300
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Sky Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3300 E. Sky Crossing Way
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-5900
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-5900
Gr: PK-6 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7690 E Williams Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6700
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6700
Gr: PK-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Explorer Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22401 N 40th St
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4200
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4200
Gr: 7-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Mountain Trail Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2323 E Mountain Gate Pass
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-4600
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-4600
Gr: 7-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Desert View Village, Phoenix, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Desert View Village, Phoenix, AZ include Fireside Elementary School, Desert Trails Elementary School and Boulder Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Desert View Village, Phoenix?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Desert View Village, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Desert View Village, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of Desert View Village, Phoenix public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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