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Best Maricopa County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 654 public middle schools serving 430,928 students in Maricopa County, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Maricopa County, AZ are Arizona College Prep Middle School, Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 and Arizona College Prep High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maricopa County, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Maricopa County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Maricopa County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Arizona College Prep Middle School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1150 W Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12
(Math: 88% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
55 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4034
Gr: 7-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Arizona College Prep High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4477 S Gilbert Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Gr: 7-12 | 2,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Basis Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4825 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Gr: 5-12 | 1,166 student Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Basis Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10400 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Gr: 4-12 | 981 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies
(Math: 82% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6919 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Gr: 4-9 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Basis Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Gr: 5-12 | 781 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
Franklin Junior High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4949 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-8990
Gr: 7-9 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 855-6474
Gr: K-12 | 529 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Basis Ahwatukee
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10210 S 50th Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Gr: 4-12 | 668 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1111.
Basis Peoria
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9902 W Yearling Rd
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
Gr: 5-12 | 1,007 student Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1212.
Cheyenne Traditional School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13636 N 100th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-5600
Gr: PK-8 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1313.
Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2536 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 252-3759
Gr: K-8 | 114 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1414.
Madison Traditional Academy
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
925 E Maryland Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 745-4000
Gr: K-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1515.
Vista Del Sur Accelerated
(Math: 74% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3908 W South Mountain Rd
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 237-3046
Gr: PK-8 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1616.
Desert Trails Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4315 E Cashman Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4100
Gr: PK-7 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16648 N 94th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-0413
Gr: K-12 | 1,072 student Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1520 W Rose Garden Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 516-7747
Gr: K-8 | 693 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1919.
Candeo Peoria
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9965 W Calle Lejos
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 979-6500
Gr: K-8 | 555 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2020.
Peoria Traditional School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10851 W Williams Rd
Sun City, AZ 85373
(623) 412-5350
Gr: K-8 | 375 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2121.
Freedom Traditional Academy
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16066 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8650
Gr: PK-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2222.
Self Development Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1709 N Greenfield Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Gr: K-8 | 369 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2323.
Adams Traditional Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2323 W Parkside Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(602) 938-5517
Gr: K-8 | 573 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2424.
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
43775 North Black Canyon Highw
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 465-4776
Gr: K-12 | 1,023 student Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2525.
Basis Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5010 S Eastmark Pkwy
Mesa, AZ 85212
(602) 239-4807
Gr: K-12 | 867 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2626.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3102 N 56th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 489-7341
Gr: K-12 | 723 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2727.
Basha High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5990 S Val Vista Dr
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-2100
Gr: 6-12 | 2,892 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2828.
Alhambra Traditional School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5725 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 484-8816
Gr: K-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2929.
Sierra Verde Steam Academy
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7241 W Rose Garden Ln
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4800
Gr: PK-8 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3030.
Stetson Hills School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
25475 N Stetson Hills Loop
Phoenix, AZ 85083
(623) 445-5300
Gr: PK-8 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3131.
Sonoran Foothills School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
32150 N North Foothills Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3232.
Basis Goodyear
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15800 W Sherman St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Gr: 5-12 | 331 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3333.
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2834 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 926-8375
Gr: K-7 | 258 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3434.
Cocopah Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6615 E Cholla St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Diamond Canyon School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
40004 N Liberty Bell Way
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8000
Gr: PK-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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Maricopa County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Aa&e Chandler Gilbert Community College Site High School (Closed 2023)
3900 East Camelback Rd 605
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
Aa&e Mesa Community College Site High School (Closed 2007)
3900 West Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Aaec Mesa Community College Site High School (Closed 2007)
1350 S. Longmore Suite 39
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(480) 833-8899
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Academy Of Arizona - Main (Closed 2011)
2100 West Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 274-0422
Gr: K-8
Academy Of Arizona - North (Closed 2010)
13002 North 33rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 843-0681
Gr: K-8
Academy Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
425 North 36th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-4271
Gr: K-8 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Ace Day & Night School (Closed 2009)
735 E Fillmore St.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-4843
Gr: 7-8
Ace Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2301 West Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 257-3790
Gr: K-8
Adjc-sunrise Mountain (Closed 2005)
1624 West Adams - Education Sy
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Gr: 5-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Adobe Mountain School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2800 W Pinnacle Peak Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 869-9050
Gr: 5-12 | 152 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Aim High Institute (Closed 2014)
2716 North Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 559-9224
Gr: K-9
Aire Libre Elementary School (Closed 2020)
16428 N 21st St
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2000
Gr: PK-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Alfred F Garcia School (Closed 2020)
1441 S 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5002
Gr: PK-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Alhambra College Preparatory High School (Closed 2012)
3802 West Maryland
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 246-0578
Gr: 9-10 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
All Aboard Charter School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
5827 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 433-0500
Gr: K-5 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Alma Elementary School (Closed 2011)
1313 W Medina
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-0200
Gr: K-6
Alternative Campus (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4508 W Northern
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 435-6000
Ambassador Academy (Closed 2018)
3820 E. Ray Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 961-2214
Gr: K-7 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Amcs At Anthem Dba Caurus Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
41900 N 42nd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 551-5083
Gr: K-12 | 214 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Amerischools Academy - Camelback K-6 (Closed 2023)
1333 W. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 532-0100
Gr: K-11 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Amerischools Children's Academy - Phoenix (Closed 2005)
1837 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 340-1100
Gr: K-11 | 214 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Andalucia Middle School (Closed 2020)
4730 W. Campbell
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8646
Gr: 4-8 | 1,102 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Ann Ott School (Closed 2007)
1801 S 12th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3915
Gr: K-6 | 323 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Arizona Academy Of Science And Technology (Closed 2020)
2920 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 222-9278
Gr: K-8 | 56 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2820 W Kelton Ln
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Arizona K-8 Online Academy (Closed 2023)
4510 N 37th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(623) 455-7300
Gr: K-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Arizona Montessori Charter School - Glendale (Closed 2007)
Charter School
10620 N. 43rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 978-0011
Gr: K-6 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Arizona Montessori Charter Schools-chandler (Closed 2006)
Charter School
251 North Roosevelt Ave
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 940-5200
Gr: K-6 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Arizona State Hospital (Program) (Closed 2004)
1810 S. Louis Street
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 506-2707
Arizona virtual academy (Closed 2023)
5323 N 99th Ave #210
Glendale, AZ 85305
(866) 339-4946
Gr: K-12
Arrowhead Elementary School (Closed 2020)
3820 E Nisbet Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2000
Gr: PK-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Arts Academy At Scottsdale (Closed 2012)
7214 East Jenan Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(602) 437-3927
Gr: K-4 | 168 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Arts Academy At South Mountain (Closed 2012)
4039 East Raymond St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 437-3927
Gr: K-8 | 141 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Ascending Roots Scholastic & Athletic Premise (Closed 2010)
7310 North 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 424-1830
Gr: K-8
Asp - Florence West/a.c.i. (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
915 E Diversion Dam Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Maricopa County, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Maricopa County, AZ include Arizona College Prep Middle School, Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 and Arizona College Prep High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Maricopa County?
654 public middle schools are located in Maricopa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Maricopa County?
Maricopa County public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Maricopa County are often viewed compared to one another?

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