For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,703 students in 85015, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85015, AZ are Maryland Elementary School, Empower College Prep and Maie Bartlett Heard School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85015 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85015, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85015, AZ Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maryland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6503 N 21st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 347-2300
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 347-2300
Grades: PK-8
| 554 students
Rank: #22.
Empower College Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2411 W Colter St
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 283-5720
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 283-5720
Grades: K-8
| 673 students
Rank: #33.
Maie Bartlett Heard School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2301 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 257-3880
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 257-3880
Grades: PK-8
| 422 students
Rank: #44.
Imagine Camelback Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5050 N. 19th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 344-4620
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 344-4620
Grades: 6-8
| 161 students
Rank: #55.
Solano School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1526 W Missouri Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 707-2600
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 707-2600
Grades: PK-8
| 443 students
Rank: #66.
Choice Learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5330 N 23rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 246-0699
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 246-0699
Grades: 6-8
| 450 students
85015, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of Arizona - Main (Closed 2011)
Charter School
2100 West Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 274-0422
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 274-0422
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Ace Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2301 West Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 257-3790
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 257-3790
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Omega University High School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1951 W. Camelback, Suite 325
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 242-1480
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 242-1480
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85015, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85015, AZ include Maryland Elementary School, Empower College Prep and Maie Bartlett Heard School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85015?
6 public middle schools are located in 85015.
What is the racial composition of students in 85015?
85015 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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