For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,466 students in 85085, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85085, AZ are Sonoran Foothills School, Ridgeline Academy Inc. and Norterra Canyon School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85085 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85085, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85085, AZ Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sonoran Foothills School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
32150 N North Foothills Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8400
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8400
Grades: PK-8
| 860 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgeline Academy Inc.
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33625 N North Valley Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 223-1335
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 223-1335
Grades: K-12
| 1,022 students
Rank: #33.
Norterra Canyon School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 W Maya Way
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8200
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8200
Grades: PK-8
| 584 students
Rank: n/an/a
2225 W Whispering Wind Dr Ste
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(602) 674-5555
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(602) 674-5555
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85085, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85085, AZ include Sonoran Foothills School, Ridgeline Academy Inc. and Norterra Canyon School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85085?
4 public middle schools are located in 85085.
What is the racial composition of students in 85085?
85085 public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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