For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,953 students in 85017, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85017, AZ are Alhambra Traditional School, Bennett Academy and Career And College Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85017 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85017, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85017, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alhambra Traditional School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5725 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 484-8816
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 484-8816
Gr: K-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Bennett Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2930 W Bethany Home Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 943-1317
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 943-1317
Gr: K-8
Rank: #33.
Career And College Prep
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6201 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 973-6018
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 973-6018
Gr: 7-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Pan-american Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3001 W. Indian School
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 266-3989
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 266-3989
Gr: K-12 | 1,221 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Cordova Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5631 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 841-0704
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 841-0704
Gr: PK-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Synergy Public School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2701 W Bethany Home Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(480) 416-1040
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(480) 416-1040
Gr: K-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Granada Elementary School-east Campus
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3022 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 589-0110
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 589-0110
Gr: 4-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Robert L. Duffy High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3816 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 393-4200
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 393-4200
Gr: 7-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85017, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85017, AZ include Alhambra Traditional School, Bennett Academy and Career And College Prep.
How many public middle schools are located in 85017?
8 public middle schools are located in 85017.
What is the racial composition of students in 85017?
85017 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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