For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 359 students in Grand Canyon, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle school in Grand Canyon, AZ is Grand Canyon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Canyon, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Grand Canyon have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Grand Canyon, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Boulder Street
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2461
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2461
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Glen Canyon Outdoor Academy
Charter School
835 Newburn Rd
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
(928) 813-8422
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
(928) 813-8422
Gr: K-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Grand Canyon, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Grand Canyon, AZ include Grand Canyon Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Grand Canyon?
2 public middle schools are located in Grand Canyon.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Canyon?
Grand Canyon public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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