Best Schools in South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ has 56 public schools (12 high, 6 middle, 36 elementary) serving 40,249 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in South Phoenix meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
The top high schools in South Phoenix, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aaec - Smcc Campus
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Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. (85816) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 486 Students
2. Mountain Pointe High School
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Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1716 Students
3. Tempe High School
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Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1584 Students
4. Betty Fairfax High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1973 Students
5. Camelback High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2238 Students
6. Cesar Chavez High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2725 Students
7. Central High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1901 Students
8. North High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2135 Students
9. South Mountain High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2146 Students
10. Pinnacle High School - Tempe
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Pinnacle Education-tempe Inc. (81001) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 25 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
The top middle schools in South Phoenix, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kyrene Centennial Middle School
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Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 648 Students
2. Percy L Julian School
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Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 284 Students
3. Wilson Elementary School
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Wilson Elementary District (4261) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 582 Students
4. C O Greenfield School
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Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 481 Students
5. Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
6. Fees College Preparatory Middle School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 789 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
The top elementary schools in South Phoenix, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vista Del Sur Accelerated
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Laveen Elementary District (4276) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 875 Students
2. Paseo Pointe School
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Laveen Elementary District (4276) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 980 Students
3. Estrella Foothills Global Academy
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Laveen Elementary District (4276) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 682 Students
4. Cloves C Campbell Sr Elementary School
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Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 413 Students
5. Laveen Elementary School
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Laveen Elementary District (4276) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 822 Students
6. Kyrene De Las Lomas School
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Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students
7. Desert Meadows Elementary School
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Laveen Elementary District (4276) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 848 Students
8. Rogers Ranch School
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Laveen Elementary District (4276) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1015 Students
9. Nevitt Elementary School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 702 Students
10. Legacy Traditional School ? Laveen Village
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Legacy Traditional School ? Laveen Village (91763) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1084 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ has a total population of 23,251 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South 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 South 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
23.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
How many schools are in South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ?
South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ has 56 public schools: 12 high schools, 6 middle schools and 36 elementary schools, serving 40,249 students in total.
How do schools in South Phoenix perform on state tests?
On average, 56 schools in South Phoenix score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in South Phoenix meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South 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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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations