For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,674 students in 85224, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85224, AZ are Arizona College Prep Middle School, Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Tempe and Paragon Science Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85224 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85224, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85224, AZ Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arizona College Prep Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1150 W Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 744 students
Rank: #22.
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Tempe
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1700 W Warner Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 730-8886
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 730-8886
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Paragon Science Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2975 W Linda Ln
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 814-1600
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 814-1600
Grades: K-12
| 548 students
Rank: #44.
Summit Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1560 W Summit Pl
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3500
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3500
Grades: PK-8
| 1,227 students
Rank: #55.
Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2207 N Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 855-6325
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 855-6325
Grades: K-8
| 427 students
Rank: #66.
John M Andersen Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1255 N Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5300
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 728 students
85224, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aim High Institute (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2716 North Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 559-9224
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 559-9224
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
Bright Beginnings Middle School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
2716 N. Dobson Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 634-8867
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 634-8867
Grades: 5-8
| 81 students
Chandler Academy Of Arts And Technology (Closed 2006)
Charter School
3400 N Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-6600
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-6600
Grades: K-6
| 18 students
Chandler Scholastic Academy (Closed 2013)
Charter School
2716 North Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 782-1082
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 782-1082
Grades: K-6
| 78 students
Classical Kids Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
2015 N. Dobson Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 753-0000
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 753-0000
Grades: K-12
| 29 students
1150 West Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-7600
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-7600
Grades: PK-6
| 343 students
Evit - Hendrix Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1550 W. Summit Place
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3300
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3300
Grades: 9
| n/a students
1560 W Summit Pl.
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-0200
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-0200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1550 W Summit Place
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-0200
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-0200
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Tutor Time - Dobson Elementary School (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
2050 W. Ray Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85224
(602) 200-9800
Chandler, AZ 85224
(602) 200-9800
Grades: K
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85224, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85224, AZ include Arizona College Prep Middle School, Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Tempe and Paragon Science Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 85224?
6 public middle schools are located in 85224.
What is the racial composition of students in 85224?
85224 public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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