For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 334 students in 86023, AZ.
The top ranked public middle school in 86023, AZ is Grand Canyon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 86023 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 86023, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86023, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grand Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Boulder Street
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2461
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2461
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
Rank: n/an/a
Glen Canyon Outdoor Academy
Charter School
835 Newburn Rd
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
(928) 813-8422
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
(928) 813-8422
Grades: K-8
| 166 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 86023, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 86023, AZ include Grand Canyon Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 86023?
2 public middle schools are located in 86023.
What is the racial composition of students in 86023?
86023 public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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