For the 2024 school year, there are 26 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 19,165 students in Arizona.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Arizona are Arizona College Prep Middle School, Mesa For Advanced Studies and Arizona College Prep High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arizona blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Arizona (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arizona College Prep Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1150 W Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 707 students
Rank: #22.
Mesa For Advanced Studies
(Math: 84% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6919 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Grades: 4-9
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
Arizona College Prep High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4477 S Gilbert Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Grades: 7-12
| 1,225 students
Rank: #44.
Gilbert Classical 7-12
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
55 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4034
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4034
Grades: 7-12
| 712 students
Rank: #55.
University High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Grades: 8-12
| 1,129 students
Rank: #66.
Franklin Junior High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4949 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-8990
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-8990
Grades: 7-8
| 272 students
Rank: #77.
Senita Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10750 E Bilby Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3100
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3100
Grades: PK-8
| 666 students
Rank: #88.
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2834 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 926-8375
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 926-8375
Grades: K-7
| 252 students
Rank: #99.
Vista Del Sur Accelerated
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3908 W South Mountain Rd
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 237-3046
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 237-3046
Grades: PK-8
| 828 students
Rank: #1010.
Masada Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
365 West Cannon Avenue
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-2525
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-2525
Grades: K-9
| 500 students
Rank: #1111.
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1520 W Rose Garden Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 516-7747
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 516-7747
Grades: K-8
| 685 students
Rank: #1212.
Alhambra Traditional School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5725 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 484-8816
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 484-8816
Grades: K-8
| 718 students
Rank: #1313.
Vistancia Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30009 N Sunrise Pt
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 773-6500
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 773-6500
Grades: PK-8
| 1,112 students
Rank: #1414.
Tempe Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1251 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Grades: 6-12
| 447 students
Rank: #1515.
Mexicayotl Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2059 N Grand Ave
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 624-4018
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 624-4018
Grades: K-8
| 167 students
Rank: #1616.
Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1557 W Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 293-2676
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 293-2676
Grades: K-12
| 565 students
Rank: #1717.
Arizona School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1410 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 257-1444
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 257-1444
Grades: 5-12
| 842 students
Rank: #1818.
Palm Valley Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2801 N 135th Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6400
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6400
Grades: PK-8
| 673 students
Rank: #1919.
Madison Meadows School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 W Ocotillo Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 664-7600
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 664-7600
Grades: 5-8
| 783 students
Rank: #2020.
Presidio School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1695 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 881-5222
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 881-5222
Grades: K-12
| 392 students
Rank: #2121.
Highland High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4301 E Guadalupe Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-0051
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-0051
Grades: 8-12
| 3,146 students
Rank: #2222.
Kyrene Traditional Academy
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3375 W Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-5400
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-5400
Grades: PK-8
| 598 students
Rank: #2323.
Franklin Phonetic Primary School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6116 E. Highway 69
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 775-6747
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 775-6747
Grades: K-8
| 410 students
Rank: #2424.
Sabino High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5000 N Bowes Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 584-7700
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 584-7700
Grades: 7-12
| 938 students
Rank: #2525.
Drachman Primary Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1085 S 10th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1500
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1500
Grades: PK-8
| 334 students
Rank: #2626.
Cordova Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5631 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 841-0704
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 841-0704
Grades: PK-8
| 697 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Arizona?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Arizona include Arizona College Prep Middle School, Mesa For Advanced Studies and Arizona College Prep High School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Arizona?
26 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Arizona.
What is the racial composition of students in Arizona?
Arizona blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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