Creighton Elementary District (4263) School District
School District · Phoenix, Arizona
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
10
10 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,023
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
10
10 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,023
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Evaluating Creighton Elementary District (4263)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Creighton Elementary District (4263) as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Biltmore Preparatory Academy
Phoenix · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Excelencia School
Phoenix · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Papago School
Phoenix · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#191 of 202
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.9
below Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,023
+$1,847 vs Arizona median
District size
4,900 students
Much larger than Arizona median
The short answer
Creighton Elementary District (4263) ranks #191 of 202 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Creighton Elementary District (4263)'s schools with real test data average 4.2/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Biltmore Preparatory Academy (6.8/10), Excelencia School (5.3/10), and Papago School (4.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Creighton Elementary District (4263)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biltmore Preparatory Academy | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Excelencia School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Papago School | 4.0 / 10 |
| 4 | William T Machan Elementary School | 3.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Monte Vista Elementary School | 3.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Gateway School | 3.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Loma Linda Elementary School | 3.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Larry C Kennedy School | 3.5 / 10 |
| 9 | The Creighton Academy | 3.2 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Creighton Elementary District (4263)
Creighton Elementary District (4263) is a Phoenix, Arizona school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 4,900 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1. The district invests $13,023 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.4/10, Creighton Elementary District (4263) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Biltmore Preparatory Academy, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Creighton Elementary District (4263) students show an average math proficiency of 30.7% and ELA proficiency of 37.2%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools .
District Map
Schools in Creighton Elementary District (4263), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Creighton Elementary District (4263) with test data.
Schools in Creighton Elementary District (4263)
10 schools Elementary Schools 10
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Phoenix
- Total Enrollment
- 4,900
- Teachers (FTE)
- 292
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Creighton Elementary District (4263)?
Creighton Elementary District (4263) has 10 schools in total — 10 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Creighton Elementary District (4263)?
The average composite rating for Creighton Elementary District (4263) is 4.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Creighton Elementary District (4263)?
Creighton Elementary District (4263) spends $13,023 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Creighton Elementary District (4263)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Creighton Elementary District (4263) is 16.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Creighton Elementary District (4263)?
Biltmore Preparatory Academy is the highest-rated school in Creighton Elementary District (4263) with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Creighton Elementary District (4263)?
Across schools in Creighton Elementary District (4263) with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Creighton Elementary District (4263) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Creighton Elementary District (4263) has an average school rating of 4.4/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arizona by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 30.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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