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Best South Mountain Village Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 30 public middle schools serving 10,827 students in the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in South Mountain Village are Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep, Paideia Virtual Academy and Imagine East Mesa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% 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 the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix, AZ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4525 E. Baseline Road
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 222-4233
Gr: 6-12 | 552 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Paideia Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1535 E Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3040
Gr: K-8
Rank: #33.
Imagine East Mesa Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9701 E Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Gr: 7-8 | 140 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Aim Higher College Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4848 S Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-7788
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Basis Phoenix South
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5700 S 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 962-7393
Gr: K-12 | 511 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1535 E Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3043
Gr: 7-12 | 238 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Eagle College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2450 W South Mountain Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 323-5400
Gr: K-8 | 489 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Desert Marigold School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6210 S 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-6909
Gr: K-12 | 284 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Irene Lopez School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4610 S 12th St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 232-4920
Gr: PK-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Cloves C Campbell Sr Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2624 E South Mountain Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 304-3170
Gr: PK-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Champion Schools
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7900 S Jesse Owens Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(480) 664-3379
Gr: K-8 | 527 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Valley View School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8220 S 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4980
Gr: PK-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
The Paideia Academy Of South Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7777 S 15th Ter
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3040
Gr: K-12 | 618 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1414.
John R Davis School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6209 S 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4930
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Sun Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2675 W Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 692-4914
Gr: K-8 | 580 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
South Valley Prep And Arts School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4039 E Raymond St Ste 3
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(877) 225-2118
Gr: 5-8 | 228 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
V H Lassen Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
909 W Vineyard Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4210
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
C J Jorgensen School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 W Roeser Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4990
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
T G Barr School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2041 E Vineyard Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4950
Gr: PK-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Sunland Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5401 S 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4960
Gr: PK-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 W Dobbins Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4270
Gr: PK-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2222.
Education & Verma Pastor Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 W Alta Vista Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 304-3160
Gr: PK-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2323.
C O Greenfield School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7009 S 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4240
Gr: K-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy Of Arizona
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1903 E Roeser Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 305-8865
Gr: K-8 | 432 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
Maxine O Bush Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
602 E Siesta Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4260
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Ignacio Conchos School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1718 W Vineyard Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4250
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2727.
Cesar E Chavez Community School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4001 S 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 232-4940
Gr: PK-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Iamrsdonline Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 S 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 304-3180
Gr: K-8
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
South Pointe Junior High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
217 E Olympic Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 243-8496
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
Amy L. Houston Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7139 S 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4230
Gr: PK-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix, AZ include Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep, Paideia Virtual Academy and Imagine East Mesa Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix?
31 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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