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Best Phoenix Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 248 public middle schools serving 123,480 students in Phoenix, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Phoenix, AZ are Basis Phoenix, Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler and Basis Ahwatukee. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phoenix, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Phoenix have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Phoenix, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13231 N 22nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 595-9870
Gr: 5-12 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 855-6474
Gr: K-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Basis Ahwatukee
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10210 S 50th Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Gr: 4-12 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2536 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 252-3759
Gr: K-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Madison Traditional Academy
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
925 E Maryland Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 745-4000
Gr: K-8 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Desert Trails Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4315 E Cashman Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4100
Gr: PK-7 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16648 N 94th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-0413
Gr: K-12 | 1,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1520 W Rose Garden Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 516-7747
Gr: K-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Adams Traditional Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2323 W Parkside Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(602) 938-5517
Gr: K-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
43775 North Black Canyon Highw
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 465-4776
Gr: K-12 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3102 N 56th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 489-7341
Gr: K-12 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1212.
Alhambra Traditional School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5725 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 484-8816
Gr: K-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
Stetson Hills School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
25475 N Stetson Hills Loop
Phoenix, AZ 85083
(623) 445-5300
Gr: PK-8 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1414.
Sonoran Foothills School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
32150 N North Foothills Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1515.
Diamond Canyon School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
40004 N Liberty Bell Way
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8000
Gr: PK-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1616.
Gavilan Peak School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2701 W Memorial Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3102 N 56th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 424-1790
Gr: K-7 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Pinnacle High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3535 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4000
Gr: 7-12 | 2,430 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Union Park School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
25700 N 21st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-5800
Gr: PK-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2121.
Stepping Stones Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
35812 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 465-4910
Gr: K-8 | 221 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2222.
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16537/16576 N. 92nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-1970
Gr: 5-12 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2323.
Great Hearts Academies - Chandler Prep
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 899-9181
Gr: 6-12 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2424.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Trivium
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2001 N Bullard Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 414-4883
Gr: K-12 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2525.
Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14100 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 996-4355
Gr: 6-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2626.
Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4535 N 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 955-2210
Gr: K-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2727.
Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
23276 N 83rd Ave Ste 1
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 889-0822
Gr: 6-12 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2828.
Bennett Academy - Venture Site
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1535 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 242-4220
Gr: K-7
Rank: #2929.
Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17606 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-9160
Gr: K-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3030.
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3102 N 56th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 263-1128
Gr: 6-12 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3131.
Horizon Honors Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16233 S 48th St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 659-3000
Gr: 7-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3232.
Explorer Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22401 N 40th St
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4200
Gr: 5-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2301 N 13th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3914
Gr: PK-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Basis Phoenix Central Primary
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 E Indianola Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 962-7393
Gr: K-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9215 N 14th St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-7672
Gr: K-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Phoenix, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Phoenix, AZ include Basis Phoenix, Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler and Basis Ahwatukee.
How many public middle schools are located in Phoenix?
249 public middle schools are located in Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in Phoenix?
Phoenix public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Phoenix are often viewed compared to one another?

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