For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,807 students in 85031, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85031, AZ are Liberty Traditional Charter School, Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy and Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85031 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85031, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85031, AZ Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty Traditional Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4027 N 45th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 442-8791
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 442-8791
Grades: K-8
| 196 students
Rank: #22.
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4315 N Maryvale Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1700
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 184 students
Rank: #33.
Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3611 N 47th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4200
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4200
Grades: PK-8
| 692 students
Rank: #44.
Frank Borman School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3637 N 55th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-5000
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-5000
Grades: PK-8
| 1,040 students
Rank: #55.
James W. Rice Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4530 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8420
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8420
Grades: PK-8
| 739 students
Rank: #66.
Justine Spitalny Ste3am School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3201 N 46th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4400
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 682 students
Rank: #77.
Eagle College Prep Maryvale
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3950 N 53rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 638-0820
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 638-0820
Grades: K-8
| 390 students
Rank: #88.
Cartwright Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5220 W. Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4066
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4066
Grades: K-8
| 130 students
Rank: #99.
Cartwright School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2825 N 59th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4100
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4100
Grades: PK-8
| 754 students
85031, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4730 W. Campbell
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8646
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8646
Grades: 4-8
| 1,102 students
4222 N 51st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1750
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1750
Grades: 6
| 438 students
Eagle College Prep Alhambra (Closed 2020)
Charter School
3950 N 53rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 980-8147
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 980-8147
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3611 North 47th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 528-5541
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 528-5541
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Mission Academy High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
5350 West Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 944-2097
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 944-2097
Grades: 9-12
| 274 students
West-mec - Metrocenter Academy (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
9617 Metro Parkway West
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 864-3980
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 864-3980
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
West-mec - Peoria Transition Center (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
7565 W. Peoria Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 738-0000
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 738-0000
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85031, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85031, AZ include Liberty Traditional Charter School, Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy and Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 85031?
9 public middle schools are located in 85031.
What is the racial composition of students in 85031?
85031 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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