For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,684 students in 85048, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85048, AZ are Horizon Honors Secondary School, Keystone Montessori Charter School and Kyrene Altadena Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85048 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85048, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85048, AZ Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horizon Honors Secondary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16233 S 48th St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 659-3000
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 659-3000
Grades: 7-12
| 698 students
Rank: #22.
Keystone Montessori Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1025 E Liberty Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 460-7312
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 460-7312
Grades: 1-9
| 179 students
Rank: #33.
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14620 S. Desert Foothills Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-6000
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-6000
Grades: 5-8
| 962 students
Rank: #44.
Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2720 E Liberty Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-5800
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-5800
Grades: 5-8
| 845 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85048, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85048, AZ include Horizon Honors Secondary School, Keystone Montessori Charter School and Kyrene Altadena Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85048?
4 public middle schools are located in 85048.
What is the racial composition of students in 85048?
85048 public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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