For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 5,300 students in 85027, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85027, AZ are Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy, Adams Traditional Academy and Union Park School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85027 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85027, 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85027, AZ Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1520 W Rose Garden Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 516-7747
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 516-7747
Grades: K-8
| 685 students
Rank: #22.
Adams Traditional Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2323 W Parkside Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(602) 938-5517
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(602) 938-5517
Grades: K-8
| 601 students
Rank: #33.
Union Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25700 N 21st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-5000
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-5000
Grades: PK-8
| 753 students
Rank: #44.
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20402 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-4992
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-4992
Grades: K-12
| 283 students
Rank: #55.
Barry Goldwater High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2820 W Rose Garden Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3000
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3000
Grades: 7-12
| 1,641 students
Rank: #66.
Paseo Hills School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3302 W Louise Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-4500
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-4500
Grades: PK-8
| 743 students
Rank: #77.
Deer Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21100 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3300
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3300
Grades: 7-8
| 537 students
Rank: #88.
Vista Peak
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19825 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3900
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3900
Grades: PK-12
| 57 students
85027, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adobe Mountain School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2800 W Pinnacle Peak Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 869-9050
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 869-9050
Grades: 5-12
| 152 students
Black Canyon School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
24601 North 29th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 780-1303
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 780-1303
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
19825 N. 15th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(480) 279-7600
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(480) 279-7600
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
2624 W. Lone Cactus Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 879-6763
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 879-6763
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
2800 West Pinnacle Peak Road
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 582-1180
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 582-1180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85027, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85027, AZ include Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy, Adams Traditional Academy and Union Park School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85027?
8 public middle schools are located in 85027.
What is the racial composition of students in 85027?
85027 public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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