For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 14,895 students in 85142, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85142, AZ are Cortina Elementary School, Sossaman Middle School and American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85142 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85142, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85142, AZ Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cortina Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19680 S 188th St
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 279-7800
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 279-7800
Grades: PK-8
| 702 students
Rank: #22.
Sossaman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18655 E Jacaranda Blvd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 279-8500
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 279-8500
Grades: 7-8
| 1,043 students
Rank: #33.
American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23908 S Hawes Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2150
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2150
Grades: K-12
| 2,371 students
Rank: #44.
Benjamin Franklin High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18864 E Germann Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 558-1197
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 558-1197
Grades: 7-12
| 1,235 students
Rank: #55.
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24901 S Power Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 424-8100
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 424-8100
Grades: 7-12
| 3,140 students
Rank: #66.
Newell Barney Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24937 S Sossaman Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 474-6700
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 474-6700
Grades: 7-8
| 241 students
Rank: #77.
Eduprize School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4567 W Roberts Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 888-1610
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 888-1610
Grades: K-8
| 1,643 students
Rank: #88.
Queen Creek Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20435 S Old Ellsworth Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5940
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5940
Grades: 7-8
| 554 students
Rank: #99.
Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7655 S Higley Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 224-2400
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 224-2400
Grades: 7-8
| 1,143 students
Rank: #1010.
Eduprize Online Instruction
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4567 W Roberts Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 813-9537
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 813-9537
Grades: K-12
| 47 students
Rank: #1111.
San Tan Foothills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1255 W Silverdale Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 474-6240
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 474-6240
Grades: 7-12
| 824 students
Rank: #1212.
Queen Creek Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20217 E Chandler Heights Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5935
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5935
Grades: K-12
| 257 students
Rank: #1313.
San Tan Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 W San Tan Heights Blvd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 888-7555
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 888-7555
Grades: PK-8
| 668 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crismon High School
Magnet School
21942 East Riggs Road
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5583
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5583
Grades: 7-10
| 1,027 students
85142, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ala Qc Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
19843 E. Chandler Heights Rd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2150
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2150
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Leading Edge Academy - Queen Creek (Closed 2012)
Charter School
4815 West Hunt Hwy
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 655-6787
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 655-6787
Grades: K-10
| 367 students
33622 N. Mountain Vista Blvd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 677-4400
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 677-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 172 students
20395 East Rittenhouse Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 461-3200
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 461-3200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
29697 N. Desert Willow Blvd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 882-1814
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 882-1814
Grades: K-8
| 635 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85142, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85142, AZ include Cortina Elementary School, Sossaman Middle School and American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12.
How many public middle schools are located in 85142?
14 public middle schools are located in 85142.
What is the racial composition of students in 85142?
85142 public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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