For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 612 students in Chino Valley, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chino Valley, 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.
Chino Valley, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Chino Valley 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chino Valley, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 14% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Mingus Springs Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Sunset Dr
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-4766
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-4766
Gr: K-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Chino Valley, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
650 East Center Street
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-3842
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-3842
Gr: PK
1985 North Rd 1 West
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 778-5764
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 778-5764
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Chino Valley, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chino Valley, AZ include Heritage Middle School and Mingus Springs Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chino Valley?
2 public middle schools are located in Chino Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Chino Valley?
Chino Valley public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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