For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,720 students in 85006, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85006, AZ are Augustus H. Shaw Montessori, Asu Preparatory - Phoenix Middle School and Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85006 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 38% statewide average). Middle schools in 85006, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85006, AZ Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2301 N 13th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3914
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3914
Grades: PK-8
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
Asu Preparatory - Phoenix Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
735 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100
Grades: 5-8
| 398 students
Rank: #33.
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 E Palm Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3853
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3853
Grades: K-8
| 275 students
Rank: #44.
Thomas A Edison School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
804 N 18th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3848
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3848
Grades: PK-8
| 466 students
Rank: #55.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3925
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3925
Grades: PK-8
| 350 students
Rank: #66.
Excelencia School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2181 E Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 381-4670
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 381-4670
Grades: K-8
| 558 students
Rank: #77.
William T Machan Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2140 E Virginia Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 381-6120
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 381-6120
Grades: PK-8
| 572 students
Rank: #88.
Garfield School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
811 N 13th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3863
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3863
Grades: PK-8
| 435 students
Rank: n/an/a
1817 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3755
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3755
Grades: K-8
| 212 students
85006, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
735 E Fillmore St.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-4843
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-4843
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
E-cademie High School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
417 North 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 416-6400
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 416-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Phoenix Prep Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
735 E Fillmore
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-4843
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-4843
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1817 North 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3805
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3805
Grades: PK
| 14 students
1800 E Van Buren
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 251-8100
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 251-8100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
System Phoenix (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1301 E Almeria Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 710-1873
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 710-1873
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85006, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85006, AZ include Augustus H. Shaw Montessori, Asu Preparatory - Phoenix Middle School and Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85006, AZ?
9 public middle schools are located in 85006, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in 85006, AZ?
85006, AZ public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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