For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,599 students in 85028, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85028, AZ are Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program, Shadow Mountain High School and Shea Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85028 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85028, AZ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85028, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4530 E Gold Dust Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 699-4950
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 699-4950
Gr: 4-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Shadow Mountain High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2902 E Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3000
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3000
Gr: 7-12 | 1,080 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Shea Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2728 E Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3500
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3500
Gr: 5-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85028, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85028, AZ include Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program, Shadow Mountain High School and Shea Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85028?
3 public middle schools are located in 85028.
What is the racial composition of students in 85028?
85028 public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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