For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,615 students in the neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Central City South are Amerischools Academy North, Vista College Preparatory - Hadley and Mary Mcleod Bethune School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amerischools Academy North
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1220 S 4th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(928) 919-7203
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(928) 919-7203
Grades: K-8
| 176 students
Rank: #22.
Vista College Preparatory - Hadley
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
812 S 6th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 374-7159
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 374-7159
Grades: K-8
| 236 students
Rank: #33.
Mary Mcleod Bethune School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1310 S 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3830
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3830
Grades: PK-8
| 359 students
Rank: #44.
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
707 W Grant St
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3844
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3844
Grades: PK-8
| 158 students
Rank: #55.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1121 S 3rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 257-3902
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 257-3902
Grades: PK-8
| 274 students
Rank: #66.
Arthur M Hamilton School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2020 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5331
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5331
Grades: PK-8
| 194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix, AZ include Amerischools Academy North, Vista College Preparatory - Hadley and Mary Mcleod Bethune School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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