For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,012 students in 85006, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85006, AZ are Augustus H. Shaw Montessori, Excelencia School and Phoenix #1 Iacademy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85006 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85006, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85006, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2301 N 13th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3914
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3914
Gr: PK-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Excelencia School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2181 E Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 381-4670
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 381-4670
Gr: K-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Phoenix #1 Iacademy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1817 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3755
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3755
Gr: K-8
Rank: #44.
Thomas A Edison School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
804 N 18th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3848
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3848
Gr: PK-8
Rank: #55.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3925
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3925
Gr: PK-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Asu Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
735 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100
Gr: 5-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Garfield School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
811 N 13th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3863
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3863
Gr: PK-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 E Palm Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3853
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3853
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
William T Machan Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2140 E Virginia Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 381-6120
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 381-6120
Gr: PK-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85006, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85006, AZ include Augustus H. Shaw Montessori, Excelencia School and Phoenix #1 Iacademy.
How many public middle schools are located in 85006?
9 public middle schools are located in 85006.
What is the racial composition of students in 85006?
85006 public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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