For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,849 students in 85023, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85023, AZ are Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy, Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School and Mountain Sky Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85023 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85023, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85023, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14841 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 466-8855
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 466-8855
Grades: K-8
| 464 students
Rank: #22.
Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17606 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-9160
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-9160
Grades: K-8
| 689 students
Rank: #33.
Mountain Sky Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16225 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-6100
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-6100
Grades: 7-8
| 696 students
85023, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Unity Regional High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2624 W. Lone Cactus Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 879-6763
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 879-6763
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85023, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85023, AZ include Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy, Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School and Mountain Sky Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85023?
3 public middle schools are located in 85023.
What is the racial composition of students in 85023?
85023 public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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