For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,518 students in 85284, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85284, AZ are Center For Educational Excellence, C I Waggoner School and Kyrene De La Mariposa School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85284 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85284, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85284, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-8 | 325 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: K-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: 5-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 85284, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85284, AZ include Center For Educational Excellence, C I Waggoner School and Kyrene De La Mariposa School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85284?
6 public elementary schools are located in 85284.
What is the racial composition of students in 85284?
85284 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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