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Best Midtown Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 4,734 students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Phoenix, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in Midtown are Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix, Basis Phoenix Central Primary and Phoenix Coding Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Midtown, Phoenix, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Phoenix, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Basis Phoenix Central Primary
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 E Indianola Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 962-7393
Gr: K-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Phoenix Coding Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4445 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 764-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Madison Highland Prep
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1431 E. Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 745-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Phoenix Modern
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 E Mitchell Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 740-9271
Gr: K-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Madison Park School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1431 E. Campbell
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 664-7500
Gr: 5-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Learning Institute The
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5310 N 12th St # 100
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 241-7876
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Arizona Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
99 E Virginia Ave Ste 200
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 476-1320
Gr: K-12 | 4,476 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Central High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4525 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 764-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,733 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Arizona Autism Charter School-online K-8
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4125 N 14th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 882-5544
Gr: K-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
Arizona Autism Charter School Upper School Campus
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4125 N. 14th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 882-5544
Gr: 5-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1212.
International Commerce High School - Phoenix
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
432 E Southern
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(480) 317-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Arizona Autism Charter School
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4125 N 14th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(520) 882-5544
Gr: K-6 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Arizona Autism Charter - Online High School
Special Education School
Charter School
4125 N 14th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 882-5544
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Montecito Community School
715 E Montecito Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 707-2500
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Pxu City
4502 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 764-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Phoenix, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Phoenix, AZ include Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix, Basis Phoenix Central Primary and Phoenix Coding Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Phoenix?
15 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of Midtown, Phoenix public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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