Best 85281 Arizona Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,180 students in 85281, AZ.

The top-ranked public middle schools in 85281, AZ are New School For The Arts Middle School, Cecil Shamley School and Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 85281 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85281, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).