Top 5 Best 85295 Arizona Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 5,468 students in 85295, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85295, AZ are Higley High School, Higley Traditional Academy and Chaparral Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85295 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85295, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85295, AZ Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Higley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4068 E Pecos Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7300
Grades: 8-12
| 2,137 students
Rank: #22.
Higley Traditional Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3391 E Vest Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-6800
Grades: PK-8
| 761 students
Rank: #33.
Chaparral Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3380 E Frye Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7900
Grades: K-8
| 806 students
Rank: #44.
Higley Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2935 S Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7000
Grades: K-12
| 124 students
Rank: #55.
Cooley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1100 S Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-8300
Grades: 6-8
| 873 students
Rank: #66.
Gateway Pointe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2069 South De La Torre Drive
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7700
Grades: PK-8
| 767 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85295, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85295, AZ include Higley High School, Higley Traditional Academy and Chaparral Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85295?
6 public middle schools are located in 85295.
What is the racial composition of students in 85295?
85295 public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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