Top 3 Best 85249 Arizona Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 5,823 students in 85249, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85249, AZ are Arizona College Prep High School, Basha High School and Santan Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85249 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85249, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85249, AZ Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arizona College Prep High School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4477 S Gilbert Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Grades: 7-12
| 1,775 students
Rank: #22.
Basha High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5990 S Val Vista Dr
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-2100
Grades: 6-12
| 2,814 students
Rank: #33.
Santan Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1550 E Chandler Heights Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4600
Grades: 7-8
| 1,234 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85249, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85249, AZ include Arizona College Prep High School, Basha High School and Santan Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85249?
3 public middle schools are located in 85249.
What is the racial composition of students in 85249?
85249 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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