For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 5,227 students in 85037, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85037, AZ are Westwind Elementary School, Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix and Copper King Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85037 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85037, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85037, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westwind Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9040 W. Campbell Ave. B
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2700
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2700
Gr: PK-8 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4525 N. 98th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 219-4320
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 219-4320
Gr: K-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Copper King Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10730 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2580
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2580
Gr: PK-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Sheely Farms Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9450 W Encanto Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 907-5270
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 907-5270
Gr: PK-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Villa De Paz Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4940 N 103rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2490
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2490
Gr: PK-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Pendergast Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3802 N 91st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2400
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2400
Gr: PK-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Amberlea Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8455 W Virginia Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2900
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2900
Gr: PK-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Desert Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8525 W Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2430
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2430
Gr: PK-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 85037, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85037, AZ include Westwind Elementary School, Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix and Copper King Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85037?
8 public elementary schools are located in 85037.
What is the racial composition of students in 85037?
85037 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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