Best Schools in Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ has 38 public schools (10 high, 5 middle, 23 elementary) serving 24,399 students. On average they score 20% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in Downtown Phoenix meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
The top high schools in Downtown Phoenix, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Phoenix Union Bioscience High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 370 Students
2. Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School
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Asu Preparatory Academy (91303) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 357 Students
3. Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
4. Tempe High School
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Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1584 Students
5. Camelback High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2238 Students
6. Central High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1901 Students
7. North High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2135 Students
8. South Mountain High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2146 Students
9. Carl Hayden High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2217 Students
10. Robert L. Duffy High School
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Career Success Schools (79047) • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 46 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
The top middle schools in Downtown Phoenix, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Percy L Julian School
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Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 284 Students
2. Asu Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School
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Asu Preparatory Academy (92325) • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 409 Students
3. Wilson Elementary School
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Wilson Elementary District (4261) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 582 Students
4. Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
5. Pat Tillman Middle School
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Balsz Elementary District (4268) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 652 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
The top elementary schools in Downtown Phoenix, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Augustus H. Shaw Montessori
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Phoenix Elementary District (4256) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 453 Students
2. Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School
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Phoenix Elementary District (4256) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 303 Students
3. Paul Dunbar Lawrence School
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Phoenix Elementary District (4256) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 138 Students
4. Kenilworth Elementary School
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Phoenix Elementary District (4256) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 488 Students
5. Scales Technology Academy
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students
6. Wilson Primary School
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Wilson Elementary District (4261) • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 495 Students
7. Holdeman Elementary School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
8. Silvestre S Herrera School
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Phoenix Elementary District (4256) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 517 Students
9. Mary Mcleod Bethune School
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Phoenix Elementary District (4256) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 370 Students
10. David Crockett Elementary School
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Balsz Elementary District (4268) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 516 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ has a total population of 4,045 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 68%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
55.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
13.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
42.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
How many schools are in Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ?
Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ has 38 public schools: 10 high schools, 5 middle schools and 23 elementary schools, serving 24,399 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown Phoenix perform on state tests?
On average, 38 schools in Downtown Phoenix score 20% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in Downtown Phoenix meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown Phoenix?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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