For the 2024-25 school year, there are 245 public middle schools serving 125,695 students in Phoenix, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Phoenix, AZ are Basis Phoenix, Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler and Basis Ahwatukee. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phoenix, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Phoenix have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Phoenix, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Phoenix
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Grades: 5-12
| 744 students
Rank: #22.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 855-6474
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 855-6474
Grades: K-12
| 533 students
Rank: #33.
Basis Ahwatukee
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 692 students
Rank: #44.
Madison Traditional Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
925 E Maryland Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 745-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 745-4000
Grades: K-8
| 736 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Desert Trails Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4315 E Cashman Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4100
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4100
Grades: PK-7
| 613 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
43775 North Black Canyon Highw
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 465-4776
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 465-4776
Grades: K-12
| 1,029 students
Rank: #99.
Alhambra Traditional School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5725 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 484-8816
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 484-8816
Grades: K-8
| 723 students
Rank: #1010.
Pinnacle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3535 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4000
Grades: 7-12
| 2,479 students
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Trivium
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2001 N Bullard Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 414-4883
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 414-4883
Grades: K-12
| 886 students
Rank: #1313.
Stetson Hills School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25475 N Stetson Hills Loop
Phoenix, AZ 85083
(623) 445-5300
Phoenix, AZ 85083
(623) 445-5300
Grades: PK-8
| 912 students
Rank: #1414.
Stepping Stones Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
35812 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 465-4910
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 465-4910
Grades: K-8
| 217 students
Rank: #1515.
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16537/16576 N. 92nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-1970
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-1970
Grades: 5-12
| 875 students
Rank: #1616.
Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14100 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 996-4355
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 996-4355
Grades: 7-12
| 522 students
Rank: #1717.
Great Hearts Academies - Roosevelt
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
555 South Jackrabbit Trail
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 344-8003
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 344-8003
Grades: K-8
| 640 students
Rank: #1818.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3102 N 56th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 489-7341
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 489-7341
Grades: K-12
| 716 students
Rank: #1919.
Diamond Canyon School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
40004 N Liberty Bell Way
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8000
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8000
Grades: PK-8
| 807 students
Rank: #2020.
Great Hearts Academies - Chandler Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 899-9181
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 899-9181
Grades: K-12
| 713 students
Rank: #2121.
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: #2222.
Gavilan Peak School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2701 W Memorial Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-7400
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-7400
Grades: PK-8
| 565 students
Rank: #2323.
Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23276 N 83rd Ave Ste 1
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 889-0822
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 889-0822
Grades: 6-12
| 610 students
Rank: #2424.
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3102 N 56th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 263-1128
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 263-1128
Grades: 6-12
| 801 students
Rank: #2525.
Bennett Academy - Venture Site
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1535 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 242-4220
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 242-4220
Grades: K-7
| 73 students
Rank: #2626.
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: #2727.
Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14841 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 466-8855
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 466-8855
Grades: K-8
| 471 students
Rank: #2828.
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: #2929.
Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4535 N 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 955-2210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 955-2210
Grades: K-8
| 491 students
Rank: #3030.
Great Hearts Academies - Trivium Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2001 N Bullard Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 866-4730
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 866-4730
Grades: 6-12
| 894 students
Rank: #3131.
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7690 E Williams Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6700
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6700
Grades: PK-8
| 477 students
Rank: #3232.
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: #3333.
Great Hearts Academies - Lincoln Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2250 S Gilbert Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 424-1796
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 424-1796
Grades: 6-12
| 536 students
Rank: #3434.
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9215 N 14th St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-7672
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-7672
Grades: K-8
| 182 students
Rank: #3535.
Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17606 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-9160
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-9160
Grades: K-8
| 663 students
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Phoenix, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3900 East Camelback Rd 605
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
3900 West Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
1350 S. Longmore Suite 39
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(480) 833-8899
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(480) 833-8899
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Academy Of Arizona - Main (Closed 2011)
Charter School
2100 West Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 274-0422
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 274-0422
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Academy Of Arizona - North (Closed 2010)
Charter School
13002 North 33rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 843-0681
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 843-0681
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Academy Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
Charter School
425 North 36th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-4271
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-4271
Grades: K-8
| 83 students
735 E Fillmore St.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-4843
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-4843
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Ace Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2301 West Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 257-3790
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 257-3790
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1624 West Adams - Education Sy
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Grades: 5-12
| 28 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
16428 N 21st St
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2000
Grades: PK-6
| 293 students
1441 S 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5002
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5002
Grades: PK-8
| 402 students
Alhambra College Preparatory High School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
3802 West Maryland
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 246-0578
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 246-0578
Grades: 9-10
| 133 students
All Aboard Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5827 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 433-0500
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 433-0500
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
Ambassador Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3820 E. Ray Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 961-2214
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 961-2214
Grades: K-7
| 60 students
Amerischools Academy - Camelback K-6 (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1333 W. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 532-0100
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 532-0100
Grades: K-11
| 183 students
1837 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 340-1100
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 340-1100
Grades: K-11
| 214 students
4730 W. Campbell
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8646
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8646
Grades: 4-8
| 1,102 students
Arizona Academy Of Science And Technology (Closed 2020)
Charter School
2920 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 222-9278
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 222-9278
Grades: K-8
| 56 students
2165 N Power Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(480) 854-1504
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(480) 854-1504
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
3820 E Nisbet Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2000
Grades: PK-6
| 314 students
Arts Academy At South Mountain (Closed 2012)
Charter School
4039 East Raymond St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 437-3927
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 437-3927
Grades: K-8
| 141 students
7310 North 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 424-1830
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 424-1830
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Asp - Florence West/a.c.i. (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
915 E Diversion Dam Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Asp - Marana O.c.t.f./a.c.i. (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
12610 W Silverbell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Asp - Phoenix West/a.c.i. (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3402 W Cocopah St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Aspc - Douglas/a.c.i. (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
6911 North B.d.i. Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Aspc - Safford/ft. Grant/a.c.i. (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
896 S Cook Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Aspc-phoenix/globe (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3701 W Cambridge Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4222 N 51st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1750
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1750
Grades: 6
| 438 students
123 North 13th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3898
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3898
Grades: PK-8
| n/a 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
3146 East Wier Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-4800
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-4800
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
C.i. Wilson Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
2033 E. Southern Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 268-0275
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 268-0275
Grades: K-6
| 403 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Phoenix, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Phoenix, AZ include Basis Phoenix, Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler and Basis Ahwatukee.
How many public middle schools are located in Phoenix?
245 public middle schools are located in Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in Phoenix?
Phoenix public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Phoenix are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Phoenix include: Desert Horizon Elementary School vs. Pendergast Elementary School, Pendergast Elementary School vs. Desert Horizon Elementary School, Arthur M Hamilton School vs. Jack L Kuban Elementary School
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