For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,186 students in 85284, AZ (there are , serving 278 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 85284, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 85284, AZ are Center For Educational Excellence, Corona Del Sol High School and C I Waggoner School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85284 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85284, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85284, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Center For Educational Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1700 E Elliot Rd Ste 9
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 632-1940
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 632-1940
Grades: K-8
| 325 students
Rank: #22.
Corona Del Sol High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1001 E Knox Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 752-8888
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 752-8888
Grades: 9-12
| 2,668 students
Rank: #33.
C I Waggoner School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1050 E Carver Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-5600
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #44.
Evit - Corona Del Sol High School
Vocational School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 E Knox Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 461-4000
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Kyrene De La Mariposa School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 E Knox Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-3800
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #66.
Kyrene De Las Manitas School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 W Courtney Ln
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-3600
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-3600
Grades: PK-8
| 440 students
Rank: #77.
Kyrene Digital Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8700 S Kyrene Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-7000
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-7000
Grades: K-8
| 152 students
Rank: #88.
Kyrene Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1050 E Carver Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-6600
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-6600
Grades: 5-8
| 725 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85284, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85284, AZ include Center For Educational Excellence, Corona Del Sol High School and C I Waggoner School.
How many public schools are located in 85284?
8 public schools are located in 85284.
What percentage of students in 85284 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 85284 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85284?
85284 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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