For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,076 students in 85051, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85051, AZ are Abraham Lincoln Traditional School, Imagine Cortez Park Middle School and Roadrunner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85051 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85051, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85051, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Abraham Lincoln Traditional School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10444 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 896-6300
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 896-6300
Gr: PK-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Imagine Cortez Park Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3535 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 589-9840
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 589-9840
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Roadrunner Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7702 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-3100
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-3100
Gr: PK-6 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Manzanita Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8430 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 348-2200
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 348-2200
Gr: PK-6 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3535 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 589-9840
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 589-9840
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8033 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-3400
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-3400
Gr: PK-6 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Alta Vista Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8710 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-2000
Gr: K-6 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
Cactus Wren Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9650 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-2100
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-2100
Gr: K-6 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
7310 North 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 424-1830
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 424-1830
Gr: K-8
7310 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 973-8998
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 973-8998
Gr: K-8 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 74%
8123 North 35th Avenue 2
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 242-6400
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 242-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Minority enrollment: 79%
8123 N. 35th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 242-6400
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 242-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Minority enrollment: 77%
North Pointe Preparatory (Closed 2023)
Charter School
10215 N 43rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 209-0017
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 209-0017
Gr: 7-12 | 432 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Vista Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
7812 North 27th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 336-9713
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 336-9713
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 85051, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85051, AZ include Abraham Lincoln Traditional School, Imagine Cortez Park Middle School and Roadrunner Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85051?
8 public elementary schools are located in 85051.
What is the racial composition of students in 85051?
85051 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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