For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 4,252 students in 85308, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85308, AZ are Sierra Verde Steam Academy, Highland Lakes School and Deer Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85308 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85308, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85308, AZ Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sierra Verde Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7241 W Rose Garden Ln
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4800
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4800
Grades: PK-8
| 898 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Lakes School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19000 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4300
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4300
Grades: PK-8
| 1,069 students
Rank: #33.
Deer Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18424 N 51st Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-6700
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-6700
Grades: 7-12
| 1,637 students
Rank: #44.
Desert Sky Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5130 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-6500
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-6500
Grades: 7-8
| 648 students
85308, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Calibre Academy Of Glendale (Closed 2017)
Charter School
4744 W Grovers
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 439-5026
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 439-5026
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Carden Traditional School Of Glendale (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4744 West Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 439-5026
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 439-5026
Grades: K-8
| 176 students
Core Continental Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
17340 North 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 236-3381
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 236-3381
Grades: K-6
| 21 students
Desert Heights Preparatory Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3540 W Union Hills Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 896-2900
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 896-2900
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Heritage Montessori Charter School (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
3501 W Westcott
Glendale, AZ 85308
Glendale, AZ 85308
Grades: K
| 20 students
International Studies Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
4744 West Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 547-8806
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 547-8806
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
North Pointe Preparatory (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4941 W. Union Hills Dr.
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 896-1166
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 896-1166
Grades: 7-12
| 397 students
Sequoia Choice - 75th Ave Academic Center (Closed 2012)
Charter School
21000 North 75th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(480) 461-3200
Glendale, AZ 85308
(480) 461-3200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Starshine St. John's (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4102 West Union Hills Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 957-9557
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 957-9557
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Taylion Virtual Academy Of Arizona (Closed 2017)
Charter School
4744 W. Grovers
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 439-5026
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 439-5026
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85308, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85308, AZ include Sierra Verde Steam Academy, Highland Lakes School and Deer Valley High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85308?
4 public middle schools are located in 85308.
What is the racial composition of students in 85308?
85308 public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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