For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 4,150 students in 85017, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85017, AZ are Alhambra Traditional School, Bennett Academy and Career And College Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85017 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85017, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85017, AZ Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alhambra Traditional School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5725 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 484-8816
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 484-8816
Grades: K-8
| 723 students
Rank: #22.
Bennett Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2930 W Bethany Home Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 943-1317
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 943-1317
Grades: K-8
| 143 students
Rank: #33.
Career And College Prep
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6201 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 973-6018
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 973-6018
Grades: 7-12
| 80 students
Rank: #44.
Pan-american Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3001 W. Indian School
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 266-3989
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 266-3989
Grades: K-12
| 1,123 students
Rank: #55.
Cordova Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5631 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 841-0704
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 841-0704
Grades: PK-8
| 657 students
Rank: #66.
Granada Elementary School-east Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3022 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 589-0110
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 589-0110
Grades: 4-8
| 783 students
Rank: #77.
Synergy Public School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2701 W Bethany Home Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(480) 416-1040
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(480) 416-1040
Grades: K-8
| 595 students
Rank: #88.
Robert L. Duffy High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3816 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 393-4200
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 393-4200
Grades: 7-12
| 46 students
85017, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
All Aboard Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5827 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 433-0500
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 433-0500
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
3160 North 33rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 296-5552
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 296-5552
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Desiderata High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2920 N. 34th Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 764-0800
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 764-0800
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
E-cademie A Charter High School - Woods (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3160 North 33 Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 278-5552
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 278-5552
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Homebound High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3535 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 764-1736
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 764-1736
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
5725 N 27th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 336-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 336-2000
Grades: K-8
| 1,257 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85017, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85017, AZ include Alhambra Traditional School, Bennett Academy and Career And College Prep.
How many public middle schools are located in 85017?
8 public middle schools are located in 85017.
What is the racial composition of students in 85017?
85017 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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