Best 85032 Arizona Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,999 students in 85032, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85032, AZ are Pinnacle Peak Preparatory, Milestones Charter School and Paradise Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85032 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85032, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85032, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7690 E Williams Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6700
Gr: PK-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Milestones Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4707 E Robert E Lee St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 404-1009
Gr: K-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Paradise Valley High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3950 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7000
Gr: 7-12 | 1,900 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Pvonline
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15002 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2450
Gr: K-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Freedom Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3916 E Paradise Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 424-0771
Gr: K-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Sweetwater Community School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4215 E Andora Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2300
Gr: K-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Greenway Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3002 E Nisbet Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2400
Gr: 5-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Crestview College Preparatory High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2616 E Greenway Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 765-9555
Gr: 7-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85032, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85032, AZ include Pinnacle Peak Preparatory, Milestones Charter School and Paradise Valley High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85032?
8 public middle schools are located in 85032.
What is the racial composition of students in 85032?
85032 public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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