For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,238 students in 85044, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85044, AZ are Basis Ahwatukee and Kyrene Centennial Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85044 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85044, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85044, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Ahwatukee
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10210 S 50th Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Grades: 4-12
| 668 students
Rank: #22.
Kyrene Centennial Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13808 S 36th St
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 541-6400
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 541-6400
Grades: 5-8
| 570 students
85044, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3820 E. Ray Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 961-2214
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 961-2214
Grades: K-7
| 60 students
13612 South 36th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 541-1000
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 541-1000
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
14647 S. 50th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 961-5370
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 961-5370
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85044, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85044, AZ include Basis Ahwatukee and Kyrene Centennial Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85044?
2 public middle schools are located in 85044.
What is the racial composition of students in 85044?
85044 public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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