Top 10 Best Goodyear Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 6,221 students in Goodyear, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Goodyear, AZ are Wildflower Accelerated Academy, West-mec - Millennium High School and Westar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goodyear, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Goodyear have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Goodyear, AZ (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wildflower Accelerated Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
325 S Wildflower Dr
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-5205
Grades: PK-8
| 683 students
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Millennium High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14802 W Wigwam Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623) 932-7200
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Rank: #33.
Westar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17777 W Westar Dr
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 237-2840
Grades: PK-8
| 773 students
Rank: #44.
Estrella Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10301 S San Miguel Ave
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 327-2820
Grades: PK-8
| 533 students
Rank: #55.
Desert Thunder
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16750 W Garfield St
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4700
Grades: PK-8
| 911 students
Rank: #66.
Copper Trails
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16875 W Canyon Trails Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4100
Grades: PK-8
| 994 students
Rank: #77.
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15151 W Centerra Dr S
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4800
Grades: PK-8
| 629 students
Rank: #88.
Las Brisas Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18211 W Las Brisas Dr
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 237-2860
Grades: PK-8
| 655 students
Rank: #99.
Desert Star
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2131 S 157th Ave
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4600
Grades: PK-8
| 638 students
Rank: #1010.
Somerset Academy Skyway Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14900 W Van Buren St
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 208-4629
Grades: K-8
| 161 students
Rank: #1111.
Incito Schools
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
877 N Sarival Ave
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 819-7170
Grades: K-8
| 233 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Goodyear, Arizona

Goodyear, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 3000
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 853-0304
Grades: 9-10
| 6 students
14900 W Van Buren St Bldg E
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 708-2334
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
2014 N. Citrus Rd.
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 542-5620
Grades: 12
| 6 students
1730 N. Dysart Rd.
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 200-9800
Grades: K
| 28 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Goodyear, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Goodyear, AZ include Wildflower Accelerated Academy, West-mec - Millennium High School and Westar Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Goodyear?
11 public middle schools are located in Goodyear.
What is the racial composition of students in Goodyear?
Goodyear public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Goodyear are often viewed compared to one another?

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