For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 8,982 students in 85296, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85296, AZ are Highland High School, South Valley Jr. High School and Mesquite Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85296 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85296, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85296, AZ Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4301 E Guadalupe Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-0051
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-0051
Grades: 8-12
| 3,146 students
Rank: #22.
South Valley Jr. High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2034 S Lindsay Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 855-0015
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 855-0015
Grades: 7-8
| 880 students
Rank: #33.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 E Mesquite St
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1240
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1240
Grades: PK-8
| 604 students
Rank: #44.
Greenfield Junior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 S Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1770
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1770
Grades: 6-8
| 1,142 students
Rank: #55.
Gps Global Academy
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
140 S Gilbert Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-1476
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-1476
Grades: K-12
| 711 students
Rank: #66.
Leading Edge Gilbert Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
459 N Gilbert Rd Ste D165
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 545-6646
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 545-6646
Grades: K-8
| 333 students
Rank: #77.
Leading Edge Mountain View
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4815 W Hunt Hwy
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 655-6787
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 655-6787
Grades: K-8
| 413 students
Rank: #88.
Leading Edge Maricopa
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18700 N Porter Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(520) 568-7800
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(520) 568-7800
Grades: K-8
| 799 students
Rank: #99.
Leading Edge At East Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10115 E University Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 984-5646
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 984-5646
Grades: K-12
| 249 students
Rank: #1010.
Learning Foundation And Performing Arts Gilbert
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1120 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-9400
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-9400
Grades: 7-12
| 403 students
Rank: #1111.
Leading Edge Online
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
633 E Ray Rd Ste 132
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 257-5362
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 257-5362
Grades: K-12
| 205 students
Rank: #1212.
Learning Foundation And Performing Arts Alta Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5761 E. Brown Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 807-1100
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 807-1100
Grades: K-8
| 97 students
85296, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chancellor Arizona Connections Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
14919 South Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 323-8202
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 323-8202
Grades: K-8
| 111 students
140 South Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 497-3300
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 497-3300
Grades: 7-8
| 6 students
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-0519
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-0519
Grades: 5-8
| 40 students
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 497-3462
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 497-3462
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
Greenhouse Montessori School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
505 S Gilbert Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-0386
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-0386
Grades: K-2
| 29 students
West Gilbert Charter Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
14919 S. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 855-2700
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 855-2700
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85296, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85296, AZ include Highland High School, South Valley Jr. High School and Mesquite Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85296, AZ?
12 public middle schools are located in 85296, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in 85296, AZ?
85296, AZ public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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