The average public middle school in Arizona has approximately 560 students (2024-25).
The public middle schools with the largest student enrollments are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The largest public middle school in Arizona (by enrollment) is Primavera - Online with 6,392 students.
# Students Range: 1,874
6,392
Avg. # Students: 2,698
Largest Arizona Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Primavera - Online
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 6,392
Grades: K-12
2471 N. Arizona Ave.
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 456-6678
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 456-6678
Rank: #22.
Arizona Virtual Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 5,122
Grades: K-12
99 E Virginia Ave Ste 200
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 476-1320
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 476-1320
Rank: #33.
Hamilton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 3,850
Grades: 8-12
3700 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-5000
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-5000
Rank: #44.
Chandler High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 3,597
Grades: 8-12
350 N Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7700
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7700
Rank: #55.
Asu Preparatory Academy Digital
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 3,455
Grades: K-12
1130 E University Dr Ste 230
Tempe, AZ 85287
(844) 692-3372
Tempe, AZ 85287
(844) 692-3372
Rank: #66.
Highland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 3,174
Grades: 8-12
4301 E Guadalupe Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-0051
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-0051
Rank: #77.
Tucson Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 3,162
Grades: 8-12
400 N 2nd Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-5000
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-5000
Rank: #88.
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 3,140
Grades: 7-12
24901 S Power Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 424-8100
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 424-8100
Rank: #99.
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 3,083
Grades: K-12
1460 E Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3222
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3222
Rank: #1010.
Perry High School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Students: 2,822
Grades: 8-12
1919 E Queen Creek Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 224-2800
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 224-2800
Rank: #1111.
Basha High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Students: 2,814
Grades: 6-12
5990 S Val Vista Dr
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-2100
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-2100
Rank: #1212.
Mountain Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 2,771
Grades: 7-12
22800 N 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3000
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3000
Rank: #1313.
Liberty High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 2,603
Grades: 7-12
9621 W Speckled Gecko Dr
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 773-6525
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 773-6525
Rank: #1414.
Arizona Connections Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 2,576
Grades: K-12
335 E Germann Rd Ste 140
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 782-5842
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 782-5842
Rank: #1515.
Sandra Day O'connor High School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 2,567
Grades: 7-12
25250 N. 35th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-7100
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-7100
Rank: #1616.
American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 2,486
Grades: K-12
1070 S Higley Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 344-9892
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 344-9892
Rank: #1717.
Pinnacle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Students: 2,479
Grades: 7-12
3535 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4000
Rank: #1818.
Valley Vista High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Students: 2,464
Grades: 7-12
15550 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8800
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8800
Rank: #1919.
Boulder Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 2,375
Grades: 7-12
40404 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8600
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8600
Rank: #2020.
American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 2,371
Grades: K-12
23908 S Hawes Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2150
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2150
Rank: #2121.
Gilbert High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 2,354
Grades: 7-12
1101 E Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-0177
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-0177
Rank: #2222.
Shadow Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 2,323
Grades: 7-12
10909 N Perryville Rd
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-5100
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-5100
Rank: #2323.
Desert Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 2,284
Grades: 8-12
10045 E Madero Ave
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 984-8947
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 984-8947
Rank: #2424.
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Students: 2,230
Grades: K-12
463 W. Combs Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2101
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2101
Rank: #2525.
Maricopa High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 2,188
Grades: 6-12
45012 W Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-8100
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-8100
Rank: #2626.
Higley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 2,137
Grades: 8-12
4068 E Pecos Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7300
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7300
Rank: #2727.
Williams Field High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 2,115
Grades: 8-12
2076 S. Higley Road
Higley, AZ 85236
(480) 279-8000
Higley, AZ 85236
(480) 279-8000
Rank: #2828.
Sunrise Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 2,018
Grades: 7-12
21200 N 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 487-5125
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 487-5125
Rank: #2929.
Centennial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 2,007
Grades: 7-12
14388 N 79th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 412-4400
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 412-4400
Rank: #3030.
Campo Verde High School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 1,991
Grades: 8-12
3870 S Quartz St
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 545-3100
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 545-3100
Rank: #3131.
Ironwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 1,922
Grades: 7-12
6051 W Sweetwater Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 486-6400
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 486-6400
Rank: #3232.
Horizon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 1,905
Grades: 7-12
5601 E Greenway Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Rank: #3333.
Legacy Traditional School - Surprise
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 1,895
Grades: K-8
14506 W Sweetwater Ave
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 299-9820
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 299-9820
Rank: #3434.
Paradise Honors Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 1,878
Grades: K-8
15533 W Paradise Ln
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 975-2646
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 975-2646
Rank: #3535.
Paradise Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 1,874
Grades: 7-12
3950 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7000
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7000
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arizona average public middle schools student size?
The Arizona average public middle schools student size is 560 for 2024-25.
What are the public middle schools with the largest student size in Arizona?
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