For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,243 students in 85392, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85392, AZ are Garden Lakes Elementary School, Rio Vista Elementary School and Canyon Breeze Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85392 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85392, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85392, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garden Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10825 W Garden Lakes Pkwy
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2520
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2520
Gr: PK-8 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10237 W Encanto Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2670
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2670
Gr: PK-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Canyon Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11675 W Encanto Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2610
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2610
Gr: PK-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85392, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85392, AZ include Garden Lakes Elementary School, Rio Vista Elementary School and Canyon Breeze Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85392?
3 public middle schools are located in 85392.
What is the racial composition of students in 85392?
85392 public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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