For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public middle schools serving 10,935 students in 85326, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85326, AZ are Westpark Elementary School, Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School and The Odyssey Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85326 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85326, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85326, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westpark Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2700 S 257th Dr
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 435-3282
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 435-3282
Gr: PK-8 | 571 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4280 S 246th Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 925-3100
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 925-3100
Gr: PK-8 | 856 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6500 S Apache Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 327-3111
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 327-3111
Gr: K-8 | 578 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Odyssey Institute For Advanced And International Studies
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1495 S Verrado Way
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 327-1757
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 327-1757
Gr: 6-12 | 1,626 student Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Imagine Buckeye Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2400 S 247th Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(480) 855-2700
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(480) 855-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
John S Mccain Iii Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3170 S 247th Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 925-3400
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 925-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 742 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19818 W Us Highway 85
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 237-2810
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 237-2810
Gr: PK-8 | 415 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Sundance Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23800 W Hadley St
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 847-8531
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 847-8531
Gr: PK-8 | 622 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Marionneaux Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24155 W Roeser Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 866-6100
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 866-6100
Gr: PK-8 | 695 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1010.
Inca Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23601 W Durango St
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 925-3500
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 925-3500
Gr: PK-8 | 605 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1111.
Imagine Schools At Buckeye
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2400 S 247th Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 250-4580
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 250-4580
Gr: K-8 | 378 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1212.
Blue Horizons Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20070 W. Blue Horizons Pkwy. N
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 474-6600
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 474-6600
Gr: PK-8 | 940 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1313.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22150 W Sundance Pkwy
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 327-2850
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 327-2850
Gr: PK-8 | 576 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1414.
Bales Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25400 W Maricopa Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 847-8503
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 847-8503
Gr: PK-8 | 657 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1515.
Buckeye Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
211 S 7th St
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 386-4487
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 386-4487
Gr: PK-8 | 1,062 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1616.
Rainbow Valley Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19716 W Narramore Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 237-2830
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 237-2830
Gr: PK-8 | 579 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
85326, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
25555 W Durango St
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 925-3400
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 925-3400
Gr: K-8 | 71 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
210 South Sixth St
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 925-3400
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 925-3400
Gr: PK-4 | 539 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Eagle Point School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
26701 South Hwy 85
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 386-8000
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 386-8000
Gr: 5-12
Painted Desert Montessori Llc (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2400 S 247th Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 900-5132
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 900-5132
Gr: K-8 | 258 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Success Academy Lewis (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
26700 S Us Highway 85
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(602) 542-5620
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(602) 542-5620
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85326, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85326, AZ include Westpark Elementary School, Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School and The Odyssey Preparatory Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 85326?
16 public middle schools are located in 85326.
What is the racial composition of students in 85326?
85326 public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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