For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 15,694 students in 85142, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85142, AZ are Cortina Elementary School, Sossaman Middle School and Dr. Camille Casteel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85142 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85142, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85142, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cortina Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19680 S 188th St
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 279-7800
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 279-7800
Gr: PK-8 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Sossaman Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18655 E Jacaranda Blvd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 279-8500
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 279-8500
Gr: 7-8 | 1,094 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24901 S Power Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 424-8100
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 424-8100
Gr: 7-12 | 2,816 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23908 S Hawes Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2150
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2150
Gr: K-12 | 2,356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Benjamin Franklin High School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18864 E Germann Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 558-1197
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 558-1197
Gr: 7-12 | 1,324 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7655 S Higley Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 224-2400
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 224-2400
Gr: 7-8 | 1,171 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Eduprize School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4567 W Roberts Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 888-1610
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 888-1610
Gr: K-8 | 1,733 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Newell Barney College Preparatory School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24937 S Sossaman Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 474-6700
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 474-6700
Gr: 5-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Queen Creek Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20435 S Old Ellsworth Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5940
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5940
Gr: 5-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Eduprize Online Instruction
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4567 W Roberts Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 813-9537
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 813-9537
Gr: K-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1111.
San Tan Foothills High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1255 W Silverdale Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 474-6240
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 474-6240
Gr: 7-12 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1212.
San Tan Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2500 W San Tan Heights Blvd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 888-7555
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 888-7555
Gr: PK-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
21942 East Riggs Road
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5583
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5583
Gr: 7-12 | 2,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85142, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85142, AZ include Cortina Elementary School, Sossaman Middle School and Dr. Camille Casteel High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85142?
14 public middle schools are located in 85142.
What is the racial composition of students in 85142?
85142 public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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