For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 248 students in 85536, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85536, AZ are Mt. Turnbull Academy and Fort Thomas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 85536 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85536, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85536, AZ ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt. Turnbull Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
297 E Us Highway 70
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
(928) 475-3050
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
(928) 475-3050
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15560 West Elementary School R
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
(928) 485-2433
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
(928) 485-2433
Gr: PK-6 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 85536, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85536, AZ include Mt. Turnbull Academy and Fort Thomas Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85536?
2 public elementary schools are located in 85536.
What is the racial composition of students in 85536?
85536 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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