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Alhambra Traditional School

Public Grades K-8

31^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 909 Arizona Elementary Schools

Better than 97% of Arizona elementary schools

Summary

Alhambra Traditional School is an exceptional elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving 742 students in grades K-8. This school consistently outperforms the Alhambra Elementary District and the state of Arizona in academic assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels.

Alhambra Traditional School has been ranked among the top elementary schools in Arizona, reaching as high as 10th out of 1,079 schools in the 2015-2016 school year. In the most recent 2024-2025 school year, the school ranked 31st out of 909 Arizona elementary schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's strong performance extends to diverse student subgroups, including Hispanic and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) students, who have consistently ranked among the top 10-20% of Arizona elementary schools in their respective categories.

Alhambra Traditional School's academic excellence is particularly noteworthy when compared to nearby schools. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that were 40-60 percentage points higher than the nearby Cordova Elementary, Maryland Elementary, and Ocotillo School, all of which are part of the Washington Elementary School District. This consistent high performance suggests that Alhambra Traditional School has established effective teaching practices and a strong educational environment that supports student success.

733

Students ?

21.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,435

Per pupil spending ?

55.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5725 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017-2657

(602) 484-8816

District: Alhambra Elementary District

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

78.3%

African American:

7.4%

White:

6.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 97th percentile in 2015 → 97th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arizona average (76% vs 36% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Arizona elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Alhambra Elementary District

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school76%

District avg24%

Arizona avg36%

Elementary school

31^st of 909

Arizona public elementary schools ?

Top 3%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

24^th of 552

Arizona public middle schools ?

Top 4%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 10Elementary Schools in the Alhambra Elementary District

234^th of 289Alhambra Elementary District among Arizona districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	95.2	31 of 909	96.6%	★★★★★
2024	91.2	64 of 912	93.0%	★★★★★
2023	91.3	93 of 1245	92.5%	★★★★★
2022	80.8	162 of 1000	83.8%	★★★★☆
2021	80.0	238 of 1226	80.6%	★★★★☆
2019	96.2	16 of 1039	98.5%	★★★★★
2018	96.4	18 of 1109	98.4%	★★★★★
2017	97.1	14 of 1106	98.7%	★★★★★
2016	97.4	10 of 1079	99.1%	★★★★★
2015	93.6	31 of 955	96.8%	★★★★★
2014	95.5	8 of 1079	99.3%	★★★★★
2013	93.0	14 of 1158	98.8%	★★★★★
2012	91.2	21 of 1141	98.2%	★★★★★
2011	94.2	14 of 1075	98.7%	★★★★★
2010	94.7	12 of 1090	98.9%	★★★★★
2009	94.1	8 of 1062	99.2%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	80.1	77 of 607	87.3%	★★★★☆
2022	61.1	119 of 289	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	74.6	87 of 895	90.3%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	65.0	88 of 316	72.2%	★★★★☆
2022	58.8	103 of 270	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.9	405 of 620	34.7%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	92.2	18 of 451	96.0%	★★★★★
2021	69.2	23 of 975	97.6%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	89.3	36 of 589	93.9%	★★★★★
2024	78.4	92 of 602	84.7%	★★★★☆
2023	88.9	102 of 1219	91.6%	★★★★★
2022	70.0	207 of 824	74.9%	★★★★☆
2021	73.6	293 of 1219	76.0%	★★★★☆
2019	94.3	17 of 862	98.0%	★★★★★
2018	95.6	18 of 1023	98.2%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	97.7	10 of 496	98.0%	★★★★★
2024	93.7	20 of 486	95.9%	★★★★★
2023	93.8	38 of 1170	96.8%	★★★★★
2022	82.5	83 of 716	88.4%	★★★★☆
2021	83.3	114 of 1198	90.5%	★★★★★
2019	98.5	3 of 709	99.6%	★★★★★
2018	98.8	4 of 911	99.6%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	99.2	3 of 549	99.5%	★★★★★
2024	97.7	10 of 556	98.2%	★★★★★
2023	96.9	10 of 1116	99.1%	★★★★★
2022	87.2	45 of 618	92.7%	★★★★★
2018	99.2	1 of 820	99.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	91.8	33 of 626	94.7%	★★★★★
2024	88.5	48 of 628	92.4%	★★★★★
2023	91.2	84 of 1216	93.1%	★★★★★
2022	83.1	91 of 830	89.0%	★★★★☆
2021	83.6	182 of 1220	85.1%	★★★★☆
2019	94.8	17 of 850	98.0%	★★★★★
2018	95.8	21 of 1032	98.0%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	73.9	92 of 617	85.1%	★★★★☆
2021	77.7	121 of 1027	88.2%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	62.2	242 of 1201	79.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	91.0	33 of 1024	96.8%	★★★★★
2022	90.1	21 of 800	97.4%	★★★★★
2021	85.7	90 of 1161	92.2%	★★★★★
2018	95.8	4 of 720	99.4%	★★★★★

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	95.8	24 of 552	95.7%	★★★★★
2024	92.6	37 of 550	93.3%	★★★★★
2023	98.6	13 of 854	98.5%	★★★★★
2022	93.9	24 of 605	96.0%	★★★★★
2021	94.7	30 of 832	96.4%	★★★★★
2019	96.0	11 of 605	98.2%	★★★★★
2018	98.6	3 of 711	99.6%	★★★★★
2017	98.3	8 of 695	98.8%	★★★★★
2016	96.7	20 of 677	97.0%	★★★★★
2015	95.8	23 of 521	95.6%	★★★★★
2014	97.2	6 of 690	99.1%	★★★★★
2013	93.8	9 of 787	98.9%	★★★★★
2012	93.4	11 of 772	98.6%	★★★★★
2011	96.8	4 of 685	99.4%	★★★★★
2010	95.9	8 of 692	98.8%	★★★★★
2009	94.3	7 of 663	98.9%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	97.2	4 of 400	99.0%	★★★★★
2022	81.7	19 of 129	85.3%	★★★★☆
2021	91.2	20 of 573	96.5%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	67.1	111 of 404	72.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	90.3	27 of 395	93.2%	★★★★★
2024	83.7	41 of 386	89.4%	★★★★☆
2023	97.9	14 of 806	98.3%	★★★★★
2022	95.9	11 of 494	97.8%	★★★★★
2021	91.5	42 of 820	94.9%	★★★★★
2019	93.3	17 of 466	96.4%	★★★★★
2018	98.1	4 of 624	99.4%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	98.3	9 of 345	97.4%	★★★★★
2024	96.1	14 of 329	95.7%	★★★★★
2023	99.5	4 of 760	99.5%	★★★★★
2022	94.1	18 of 392	95.4%	★★★★★
2021	95.7	17 of 802	97.9%	★★★★★
2019	97.9	5 of 387	98.7%	★★★★★
2018	99.7	2 of 543	99.6%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	99.3	3 of 344	99.1%	★★★★★
2024	97.7	9 of 320	97.2%	★★★★★
2023	99.9	3 of 717	99.6%	★★★★★
2022	98.5	5 of 369	98.6%	★★★★★
2018	99.9	2 of 503	99.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	94.5	23 of 379	93.9%	★★★★★
2024	92.0	27 of 370	92.7%	★★★★★
2023	98.8	11 of 810	98.6%	★★★★★
2022	90.8	27 of 476	94.3%	★★★★★
2021	95.7	22 of 818	97.3%	★★★★★
2019	97.9	4 of 435	99.1%	★★★★★
2018	98.7	4 of 617	99.4%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	85.0	35 of 650	94.6%	★★★★★

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	81.3	15 of 390	96.2%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	91.2	25 of 675	96.3%	★★★★★
2022	92.1	16 of 446	96.4%	★★★★★
2021	90.4	26 of 780	96.7%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)99th percentile+3 vs school

Hispanic (2025)98th percentile~ school

White (2023)97th percentile+4 vs school

English Language Learner (2023)96th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2025)95th percentile~ school

Female (2025)94th percentile-3 vs school

African American (2023)87th percentile-5 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)85th percentile-7 vs school

Special Education (2021)80th percentile~ school

Asian (2023)72nd percentile-20 vs school

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)99th percentile+3 vs school

African American (2023)99th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)97th percentile~ school

White (2023)96th percentile~ school

Native American (2021)96th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2021)95th percentile~ school

Male (2025)94th percentile~ school

Female (2025)93rd percentile~ school

Asian (2021)73rd percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics81%+47 vs state

English Language Arts76%+36 vs state

Science62%+30 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, February 6, 2023

Alhambra Traditional School is an amazing school. It is one of the best schools in Arizona. If you are looking for high standards and a caring environment this is the place. ATS is the first Traditional School ever founded in Phoenix and other schools have modeled themselves after it. You will find dedicated teachers and highly involved parents here. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, January 10, 2020

ATS is a National Blue Ribbon School. Our children have been very happy and successful at ATS, and it has prepared them extremely well for high school and beyond. The teachers and staff at ATS are the best. I recommend this school to other parents who want a great education for their children. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, August 6, 2018

So excited to see ATS is ranked third best in the state based on 2018 AZ Merit. The tradition of excelllence continues. Close Quote

by a principal
Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Alhambra Traditional School is a leader in education for K-8 schools in the state of Arizona. You do not have to simply take our word for it. Take a moment and compare the success of our students with other schools. Our teachers are dedicated and highly motivated to help all students. We value our parents as partners in education. I invite parents who are interested in an outstanding education for their children to come see the magic that is taking place at ATS. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, December 11, 2012

This school might be great if all you care about it academics, but if you want social, mental, physical growth this school is not for you. They dont have the resources or the help to help with any behavior problems, ADHD, or any kids who might be to smart for a regular school, but need help managing their self control. The principal is not understanding and does not cooperate. She would rather kick your kid out of school than to help them all she cares about is her scores for AIMS. She will mistreat both students and parents to get kids to leave. Close Quote

Schools Near Alhambra Traditional School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				AASA English Language Arts (2025)						AASA Mathematics (2025)						AzSCI Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Alhambra Traditional School	Public	K-8	5725 N 27th Ave	Phoenix	85017	Maricopa County	Alhambra Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 484-8816	733	34	21.5		49 (6.7%)	54 (7.4%)	574 (78.3%)	36 (4.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.5%)	95.2	31^st of 909 public elementary schools	96.6%		91.2	64^th of 912 public elementary schools	93.0%	33	65.0	80.0	72.0	76.0	81.0	85.0	77.0	80.0	89.0	85.0	59.0	95.0	61.0	62.0	$8,435	$930	$26	$1,887	$6,631	$847	$7,479
Synergy Public School	Public, Charter	K-8	2701 W Bethany Home Rd	Phoenix	85017	Maricopa County	Synergy Public School Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 416-1040	575	33	17.4		35 (6.1%)	41 (7.1%)	481 (83.7%)	9 (1.6%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	10.3	871^st of 909 public elementary schools	4.2%		19.3	713^th of 912 public elementary schools	21.8%	158	19.0	25.0	20.0		28.0		24.0		17.0				14.0			$00			$00
Bennett Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2930 W Bethany Home Rd	Phoenix	85017	Maricopa County	Twenty First Century Charter School Inc. Bennett	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 943-1317	0	4	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)																$00			$00
Empower College Prep	Public, Charter	K-8	2411 W Colter St	Phoenix	85015	Maricopa County	Empower College Prep	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 283-5720	697	44	15.8		30 (4.3%)	85 (12.2%)	556 (79.8%)	14 (2.0%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.9%)	19	717^th of 909 public elementary schools	21.1%		21.4	679^th of 912 public elementary schools	25.5%	38	20.0	35.0	19.0		15.0	21.0	31.0	28.0	23.0	28.0		18.0		15.0	$13,104	$3,058	$1,932	$8,048	$5,395	$2,718	$8,114
Cordova Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	5631 N 35th Ave	Phoenix	85017	Maricopa County	Alhambra Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 841-0704	589	35	16.8		17 (2.9%)	50 (8.5%)	480 (81.5%)	28 (4.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.9%)	12.8	830^th of 909 public elementary schools	8.7%		11.7	844^th of 912 public elementary schools	7.5%	14	23.0	20.0		21.0	33.0	23.0	23.0		25.0		22.0	25.0		20.0	$10,256	$2,090	$49	$4,229	$7,219	$898	$8,117
Maryland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	6503 N 21st Ave	Phoenix	85015	Maricopa County	Washington Elementary School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 347-2300	594	36	16.5		59 (9.9%)	112 (18.9%)	313 (52.7%)	27 (4.5%)	38 (6.4%)	4 (0.7%)	41 (6.9%)	15.5	775^th of 909 public elementary schools	14.7%		13.8	807^th of 912 public elementary schools	11.5%	32			24.0	24.0	30.0	25.0			16.0		20.0	20.0	27.0	24.0	$9,651	$1,229	$220	$2,679	$7,091	$1,110	$8,201
Ocotillo School	Public	K-6	3225 W Ocotillo Rd	Phoenix	85017	Maricopa County	Washington Elementary School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 347-2400	604	35	17.5		47 (7.8%)	57 (9.4%)	416 (68.9%)	50 (8.3%)	15 (2.5%)	3 (0.5%)	16 (2.6%)	14.4	796^th of 909 public elementary schools	12.4%		11	855^th of 912 public elementary schools	6.3%	59	14.0	26.0		24.0			32.0	28.0	16.0	24.0			16.0		$7,993	$1,148	$204	$2,499	$5,547	$1,094	$6,641
Westwood Elementary School	Public	K-5	4711 N 23rd Ave	Phoenix	85015	Maricopa County	Alhambra Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 242-2442	614	33	18.6		25 (4.1%)	75 (12.2%)	457 (74.4%)	27 (4.4%)	15 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.4%)	6.7	899^th of 909 public elementary schools	1.1%		5.3	909^th of 912 public elementary schools	0.3%	10		26.0					14.0	10.0							$8,498	$1,950	$93	$3,993	$5,677	$779	$6,455
Imagine Camelback Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	5050 North 19th Ave.	Phoenix	85015	Maricopa County	Imagine Charter Elementary at Camelback Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 344-4620	324	20	16.2		11 (3.4%)	53 (16.4%)	235 (72.5%)	9 (2.8%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	11 (3.4%)								(n/a)																$00			$00
Solano School	Public	PK, KG-8	1526 W Missouri Ave	Phoenix	85015	Maricopa County	Osborn Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 707-2600	466	25	18.6		23 (4.9%)	109 (23.4%)	275 (59.0%)	16 (3.4%)	21 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.7%)								(n/a)															$7,794	$1,400	$73	$2,873	$6,042	$278	$6,321

Frequently Asked Questions about Alhambra Traditional School

What is the racial makeup of Alhambra Traditional School?

Students at Alhambra Traditional School are 78% Hispanic, 7% African American, 7% White, 5% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Alhambra Traditional School in?

Alhambra Elementary District

Is Alhambra Traditional School a good school?

Yes! Alhambra Traditional School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 31^st of 909 Arizona elementary schools.

How many students attend Alhambra Traditional School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 733 students attended Alhambra Traditional School.

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