For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 5,000 students in Tolleson, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Tolleson, AZ are Arizona Desert Elementary School, Tolleson Virtual Academy and Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tolleson, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Tolleson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tolleson, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arizona Desert Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8803 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5260
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5260
Grades: PK-8
| 776 students
Rank: #22.
Tolleson Virtual Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9261 West Van Buren Street
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 533-3900
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 533-3900
Grades: K-8
| 20 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2504 S 91st Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120
Grades: K-8
| 879 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Desert Oasis Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8802 W Mcdowell Rd
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 533-3901
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 533-3901
Grades: PK-8
| 671 students
Rank: #55.
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9401 W Garfield St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5181
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5181
Grades: PK-8
| 709 students
Rank: #66.
Hurley Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8950 W Illini Rd
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-5100
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-5100
Grades: 3-8
| 666 students
Rank: #77.
Tres Rios Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5025 S 103rd Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-6300
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-6300
Grades: K-8
| 630 students
Rank: #88.
Dos Rios Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2150 S 87th Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-7004
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-7004
Grades: K-8
| 649 students
Tolleson, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6140 E Thunderbird Rd
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Tolleson, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Tolleson, AZ include Arizona Desert Elementary School, Tolleson Virtual Academy and Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain.
How many public middle schools are located in Tolleson?
8 public middle schools are located in Tolleson.
What is the racial composition of students in Tolleson?
Tolleson public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Tolleson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Tolleson include: Hurley Ranch Elementary School vs. Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain, Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain vs. Hurley Ranch Elementary School, Desert Oasis Elementary School vs. Arizona Desert Elementary School
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