Best Nogales Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,849 students in Nogales, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Nogales, AZ are Mexicayotl Charter School, Little Red Schoolhouse and Desert Shadows Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nogales, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Nogales have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Nogales, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mexicayotl Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2059 N Grand Ave
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 624-4018
Gr: K-8 | 165 students
Rank: #22.
Little Red Schoolhouse
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7 Duquesne Rd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0737
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Desert Shadows Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
340 Blvd. Del Rey David
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2646
Gr: 6-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #44.
Wade Carpenter Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
595 W Kino St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0820
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #55.
Nusd Online
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
451 N Arroyo Blvd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0915
Gr: K-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 186:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Nogales, Arizona

Nogales, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1260 N Hohokam Dr
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 375-8193
Gr: 3-12
1250 N Hohokam Dr
Nogales, AZ 85628
(520) 761-7869
Gr: 9-12
310 W Plum St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0800
Gr: Inquire with school | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
3241 N. Grand Ave. 1
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-2188
Gr: 5-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Nogales, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Nogales, AZ include Mexicayotl Charter School, Little Red Schoolhouse and Desert Shadows Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Nogales?
5 public middle schools are located in Nogales.
What is the racial composition of students in Nogales?
Nogales public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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