For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,066 students in 85120, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85120, AZ are Imagine Superstition Middle School, Avalon Elementary School and Cactus Canyon Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85120 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85120, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85120, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Imagine Superstition Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1843 W 16th Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 355-0530
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 355-0530
Gr: 6-8 | 148 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Avalon Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1045 S San Marcos Dr
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 671-4585
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 671-4585
Gr: K-8 | 298 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Cactus Canyon Junior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 W Southern Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 677-7565
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 677-7565
Gr: 6-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
550 S Ironwood Dr
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 677-7570
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 677-7570
Gr: PK-5
85120, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Arches Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
1150 W Superstition Blvd
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 881-7114
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 881-7114
Gr: K-8 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Excalibur Charter School (Closed 2017)
Charter School
1045 South San Marcos
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 373-9575
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 373-9575
Gr: K-8
1575 W. Southern Ave.
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 85120, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85120, AZ include Imagine Superstition Middle School, Avalon Elementary School and Cactus Canyon Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85120?
4 public elementary schools are located in 85120.
What is the racial composition of students in 85120?
85120 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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