For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,470 students in 85284, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85284, AZ are Center For Educational Excellence, Kyrene De Las Manitas School and Kyrene Digital Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85284 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85284, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85284, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Center For Educational Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1700 E Elliot Rd Ste 9
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 632-1940
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 632-1940
Gr: K-8 | 332 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Kyrene De Las Manitas School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 W Courtney Ln
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-3600
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-3600
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Kyrene Digital Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8700 S Kyrene Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-7000
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-7000
Gr: K-8
Rank: #44.
Kyrene Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1050 E Carver Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-6600
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-6600
Gr: 4-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85284, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85284, AZ include Center For Educational Excellence, Kyrene De Las Manitas School and Kyrene Digital Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 85284?
4 public middle schools are located in 85284.
What is the racial composition of students in 85284?
85284 public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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