For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 640 students in 86323, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 86323, AZ are Heritage Middle School and Mingus Springs Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 86323 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 86323, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86323, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1076 N Road 1 W
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-4464
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-4464
Grades: 6-8
| 495 students
Rank: #22.
Mingus Springs Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Sunset Dr
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-4766
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-4766
Grades: K-8
| 145 students
86323, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
650 East Center Street
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-3842
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-3842
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1985 North Rd 1 West
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 778-5764
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 778-5764
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 86323, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 86323, AZ include Heritage Middle School and Mingus Springs Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 86323?
2 public middle schools are located in 86323.
What is the racial composition of students in 86323?
86323 public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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