For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,691 students in 85224, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85224, AZ are Arizona College Prep Middle School, Paragon Science Academy and Summit Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85224 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85224, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85224, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arizona College Prep Middle School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1150 W Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Paragon Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2975 W Linda Ln
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 814-1600
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 814-1600
Gr: K-12 | 608 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Summit Academy
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1560 W Summit Pl
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3475
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3475
Gr: PK-8 | 1,195 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2207 N Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 855-6325
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 855-6325
Gr: K-8 | 395 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
John M Andersen Jr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1255 N Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5300
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
85224, Arizona 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2716 N. Dobson Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 634-8867
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 634-8867
Gr: 5-8 | 81 students Minority enrollment: 25%
3400 N Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-6600
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-6600
Gr: K-6 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 34%
2716 North Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 782-1082
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 782-1082
Gr: K-6 | 78 students Minority enrollment: 56%
2015 N. Dobson Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 753-0000
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 753-0000
Gr: K-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 65%
1150 West Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-7600
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-7600
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Evit - Hendrix Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1550 W. Summit Place
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3300
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3300
Gr: 9
3320 N Carriage Ln
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-0000
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-0000
Gr: PK-K
1700 W Warner Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 730-8886
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 730-8886
Gr: K-8
2050 W. Ray Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85224
(602) 200-9800
Chandler, AZ 85224
(602) 200-9800
Gr: K | 24 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85224, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85224, AZ include Arizona College Prep Middle School, Paragon Science Academy and Summit Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 85224?
5 public middle schools are located in 85224.
What is the racial composition of students in 85224?
85224 public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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