For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,493 students in 85042, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85042, AZ are Paideia Virtual Academy, Desert Marigold School and Cloves C Campbell Sr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 85042 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85042, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85042, AZ ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paideia Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1535 E Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3040
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3040
Gr: K-8
Rank: #22.
Desert Marigold School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6210 S 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-6909
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-6909
Gr: K-12 | 284 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Cloves C Campbell Sr Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2624 E South Mountain Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 304-3170
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 304-3170
Gr: PK-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Nevitt Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4525 E Saint Anne Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 431-6640
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 431-6640
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
The Paideia Academy Of South Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7777 S 15th Ter
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3040
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3040
Gr: K-12 | 618 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6825 S 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4220
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4220
Gr: PK-4 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
T G Barr School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2041 E Vineyard Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4950
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4950
Gr: PK-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
C O Greenfield School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7009 S 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4240
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4240
Gr: K-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Maxine O Bush Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
602 E Siesta Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4260
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4260
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Iamrsdonline Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6000 S 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 304-3180
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 304-3180
Gr: K-8
Rank: #1111.
Amy L. Houston Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7139 S 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4230
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4230
Gr: PK-8
85042, Arizona ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Homebound Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
6000 S 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-2605
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-2605
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 85042, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85042, AZ include Paideia Virtual Academy, Desert Marigold School and Cloves C Campbell Sr Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85042?
11 public elementary schools are located in 85042.
What is the racial composition of students in 85042?
85042 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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