For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public middle schools serving 11,625 students in Buckeye, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Buckeye, AZ are Westpark Elementary School, Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School and Festival Foothills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buckeye, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Buckeye have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Buckeye, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westpark Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2700 S 257th Dr
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 435-3282
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 435-3282
Grades: PK-8
| 571 students
Rank: #22.
Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4280 S 246th Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 925-3100
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 925-3100
Grades: PK-8
| 856 students
Rank: #33.
Festival Foothills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 314 students
Rank: #44.
Odyssey Institute For Advanced And International Studies
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1495 S Verrado Way
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 327-1757
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 327-1757
Grades: 6-12
| 1,626 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 33 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
John S Mccain Iii Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3170 S 247th Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 925-3400
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 925-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 742 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6500 S Apache Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 327-3111
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 327-3111
Grades: K-8
| 578 students
Rank: #88.
Imagine Schools At Buckeye
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 S 247th Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 250-4580
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 250-4580
Grades: K-8
| 378 students
Rank: #99.
Tartesso Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29677 W Indianola Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 474-5400
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 474-5400
Grades: K-8
| 376 students
Rank: #1010.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 22% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 415 students
Rank: #1111.
Blue Horizons Elementary School
(Math: 21% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 940 students
Rank: #1212.
Marionneaux Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24155 W Roeser Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 866-6100
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 866-6100
Grades: PK-8
| 695 students
Rank: #1313.
Inca Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23601 W Durango St
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 925-3500
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 925-3500
Grades: PK-8
| 605 students
Rank: #1414.
Sundance Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23800 W Hadley St
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 847-8531
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 847-8531
Grades: PK-8
| 622 students
Rank: #1515.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22150 W Sundance Pkwy
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 327-2850
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 327-2850
Grades: PK-8
| 576 students
Rank: #1616.
Buckeye Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
211 S 7th St
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 386-4487
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 386-4487
Grades: PK-8
| 1,062 students
Rank: #1717.
Bales Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25400 W Maricopa Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 847-8503
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 847-8503
Grades: PK-8
| 657 students
Rank: #1818.
Rainbow Valley Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19716 W Narramore Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 237-2830
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 237-2830
Grades: PK-8
| 579 students
Buckeye, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
25555 W Durango St
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 925-3400
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 925-3400
Grades: K-8
| 71 students
210 South Sixth St
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 925-3400
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 925-3400
Grades: PK-4
| 539 students
Eagle Point School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
26701 South Hwy 85
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 386-8000
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 386-8000
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
19871 W Fremont Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 474-6600
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 474-6600
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Painted Desert Montessori Llc (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2400 S 247th Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 900-5132
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 900-5132
Grades: K-8
| 258 students
Success Academy Lewis (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
26700 S Us Highway 85
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(602) 542-5620
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(602) 542-5620
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Buckeye, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Buckeye, AZ include Westpark Elementary School, Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School and Festival Foothills Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Buckeye?
18 public middle schools are located in Buckeye.
What is the racial composition of students in Buckeye?
Buckeye public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Buckeye are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Buckeye include: Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School vs. Bales Elementary School, Buckeye Elementary School vs. Bales Elementary School, Bales Elementary School vs. Buckeye Elementary School
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