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Best Maryvale Village Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 34 public middle schools serving 18,954 students in the neighborhood of Maryvale Village, Phoenix, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Maryvale Village are Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy, Westwind Elementary School and Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Maryvale Village, Phoenix, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 the neighborhood of Maryvale Village, Phoenix, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4315 N Maryvale Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Westwind Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9040 W. Campbell Ave. B
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2700
Gr: PK-8 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4525 N. 98th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 219-4320
Gr: K-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4825 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 324-7609
Gr: K-12 | 1,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Liberty Traditional Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4027 N 45th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 442-8791
Gr: K-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Copper King Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10730 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2580
Gr: PK-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Vista College Prep - Maryvale
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4520 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 601-7069
Gr: K-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Academy Of Math And Science Camelback
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6633 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 547-5587
Gr: K-8 | 1,063 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7960 W Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Acclaim Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7624 W Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-0919
Gr: K-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Sheely Farms Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9450 W Encanto Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 907-5270
Gr: PK-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Vista College Prep Sueno Park
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1720 N 45th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(602) 237-6273
Gr: 5-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Estrella Middle School College And Career Prep
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3733 N 75th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Palm Lane
(Math: 21% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2043 N 64th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5500
Gr: PK-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Villa De Paz Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4940 N 103rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2490
Gr: PK-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1616.
Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3611 N 47th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4200
Gr: PK-8 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Pendergast Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3802 N 91st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2400
Gr: PK-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Western School Of Science And Technology
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6515 W Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 249-3900
Gr: 7-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Frank Borman School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3637 N 55th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-5000
Gr: PK-8 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
James W. Rice Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4530 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8420
Gr: PK-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Pueblo Del Sol Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3449 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 455-6900
Gr: K-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Westland School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4141 N 67th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 247-6456
Gr: K-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2323.
Justine Spitalny Ste3am School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3201 N 46th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
Amberlea Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8455 W Virginia Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2900
Gr: PK-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2525.
Eagle College Prep Maryvale
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3950 N 53rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 638-0820
Gr: K-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Desert Sands Academy Of Mass Communication & Journalism
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6308 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2727.
Madrid Neighborhood School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3736 W Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 336-2280
Gr: PK-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Cartwright Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5220 W. Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4066
Gr: K-8
Rank: #2929.
Victory Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3535 N 63rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 810-9781
Gr: K-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3030.
Imagine Desert West Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6738 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 469-2024
Gr: 6-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3348 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Isaac Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3402 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 455-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2730 N 79th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3434.
Isaac Online Prep Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3348 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 455-6700
Gr: K-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Maryvale Village, Phoenix, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Maryvale Village, Phoenix, AZ include Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy, Westwind Elementary School and Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Maryvale Village, Phoenix?
31 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Maryvale Village, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Maryvale Village, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of Maryvale Village, Phoenix public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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