For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 602 students in 85396, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85396, AZ are Festival Foothills Elementary School and Tartesso Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85396 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85396, AZ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85396, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Festival Foothills Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
26252 W. Desert Vista Blvd.
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(928) 501-6000
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(928) 501-6000
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Tartesso Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29677 W Indianola Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 474-5400
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 474-5400
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85396, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85396, AZ include Festival Foothills Elementary School and Tartesso Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85396?
2 public middle schools are located in 85396.
What is the racial composition of students in 85396?
85396 public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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