For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,707 students in 85021, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85021, AZ are Bennett Academy - Venture Site, Sage Academy and Orangewood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85021 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85021, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85021, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bennett Academy - Venture Site
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1535 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 242-4220
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 242-4220
Grades: K-7
| 56 students
Rank: #22.
Sage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10220 N 25th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 485-3402
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 485-3402
Grades: K-8
| 110 students
Rank: #33.
Orangewood School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7337 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 347-2900
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 347-2900
Grades: PK-8
| 772 students
Rank: #44.
Royal Palm Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8520 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 347-3200
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 347-3200
Grades: 5-8
| 468 students
Rank: #55.
Asdb - Phoenix Day School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7654 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 771-5400
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 771-5400
Grades: PK-12
| 215 students
8520 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 347-3900
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 347-3900
Grades: K-8
| 86 students
85021, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Canyon View Prep Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
9030 E Florentine Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(928) 775-5115
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(928) 775-5115
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Cornerstone Charter School (Closed 2003)
Charter School
7107 N. Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 525-6652
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 525-6652
Grades: 7-12
| 81 students
7107 N. Black Canyon Hwy.
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 957-1234
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 957-1234
Grades: 6-10
| 106 students
Dragonfleye Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
10202 N. 19th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 944-4322
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 944-4322
Grades: K-9
| 113 students
1118 W. Glendale Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 870-3372
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 870-3372
Grades: 1-11
| 71 students
1118 West Glendale Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 943-4986
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 943-4986
Grades: K-8
| 104 students
Pillar Academy Online (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2400 W Dunlap Ave Ste 150
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(888) 430-7701
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(888) 430-7701
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
1118 West Glendale Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 249-2645
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 249-2645
Grades: K-8
| 24 students
2045 W. Northern Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 864-7731
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 864-7731
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2045 W. Northern Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 864-1211
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 864-1211
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85021, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85021, AZ include Bennett Academy - Venture Site, Sage Academy and Orangewood School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85021?
6 public middle schools are located in 85021.
What is the racial composition of students in 85021?
85021 public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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