Papago School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Phoenix, Arizona 85008 · Creighton Elementary District (4263)
#1059 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona
#48768 of 50,301 nationally
About Papago School
Papago School is a public elementary located in Phoenix, in the Creighton Elementary District (4263) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 757 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 12.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1059th of 1,136 ranked elementary schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is students per teacher (19th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 757.
There are 354 schools in Phoenix; Papago School ranks 285th of 328 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)25%
- Reading proficiency (30%)21%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)18.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Papago School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 18.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 21%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 25%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Papago School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix
Phoenix · Charter other · Grades K–12
439 students · 626 m away
Gateway School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
577 students · 1.1 km away
Pat Tillman Middle School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
598 students · 1.7 km away
The Creighton Academy
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
411 students · 1.7 km away
David Crockett Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
466 students · 1.8 km away
Monte Vista Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
703 students · 1.9 km away
Griffith Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
422 students · 1.9 km away
Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory
Phoenix · Public high · Grades 9–12
197 students · 2.2 km away
Wilson Elementary School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 4–8
441 students · 2.3 km away
Wilson Primary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
413 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Arizona with a comparable Enrollment.
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758 students
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756 students
Manzanita Elementary
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759 students
Thompson Ranch Elementary
El Mirage · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
759 students
Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
754 students
Desert View Elementary
San Luis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
760 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Papago School a good school?
Papago School has a Success Index (US) of 12.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1059 of 1,136 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Papago School rank in Arizona?
Papago School ranks #1059 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona and #48768 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Papago School?
Papago School had 757 students in 2025.
Is Papago School a elementary school or a high school?
Papago School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Papago School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Papago School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.