For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 578 students in Sells, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sells, AZ are Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) and Baboquivari Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sells, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Sells have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sells, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Main Street
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Gr: 6-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #22.
Baboquivari Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Indian Route 19 Mile Post 19.
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1250
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1250
Gr: 7-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Arizona State Highway 86 Mile
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 362-2231
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 362-2231
Gr: K-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 113:1
Rank: n/an/a
Indian Hwy 15 Mile Marker 14
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 361-2276
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 361-2276
Gr: K-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1
Rank: n/an/a
Indian Hwy 35
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 383-2359
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 383-2359
Gr: K-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 76:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sells, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sells, AZ include Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) and Baboquivari Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sells?
5 public middle schools are located in Sells.
What is the racial composition of students in Sells?
Sells public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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