Top 10 Best 85132 Arizona Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 7,274 students in 85132, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85132, AZ are Florence High School, Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy and Poston Butte High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85132 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85132, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85132, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Florence High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1001 S Main St
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 866-3560
Grades: 7-12
| 842 students
Rank: #22.
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
35900 N Charbray Dr
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-7600
Grades: K-8
| 742 students
Rank: #33.
Poston Butte High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
32375 N Gantzel Rd
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6100
Grades: 7-12
| 1,423 students
Rank: #44.
Anthem Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 N. Anthem Way
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 723-6400
Grades: PK-9
| 705 students
Rank: #55.
Florence K-8
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
460 S. Park Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 868-3540
Grades: PK-8
| 758 students
Rank: #66.
Skyline Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1084 San Tan Hills Dr
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 888-7520
Grades: PK-8
| 587 students
Rank: #77.
Walker Butte K-8
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
29697 N Desert Willow Blvd
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-5360
Grades: PK-8
| 764 students
Rank: #88.
Magma Ranch K8 School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10980 E. Desert Mountain Boule
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 868-7300
Grades: PK-8
| 535 students
Rank: #99.
Copper Basin
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
28682 N Main St
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 888-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 558 students
Rank: #1010.
Florence Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
225 S. Orlando Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 222-3333
Grades: K-12
| 182 students
Rank: #1111.
Mountain Vista Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
225 S. Orlando Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6170
Grades: PK-12
| 178 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 85132 Arizona

85132, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
450 W Adamsville Rd
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 866-7073
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
4374 E. Butte Ave.
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 542-5620
Grades: 12
| 22 students
1305 E Butte Ave
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 542-5620
Grades: 12
| 7 students
Summit School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
225 South Orlando Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6170
Grades: K-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85132, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85132, AZ include Florence High School, Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy and Poston Butte High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85132?
11 public middle schools are located in 85132.
What is the racial composition of students in 85132?
85132 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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