For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 266 students in 86434, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 86434, AZ are Valentine Elementary School and Peach Springs School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 86434 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 86434, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86434, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valentine Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12491 North Byers
Peach Springs, AZ 86434
(928) 769-2310
Peach Springs, AZ 86434
(928) 769-2310
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Peach Springs School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
403 Diamond Creek Road
Peach Springs, AZ 86434
(928) 769-2202
Peach Springs, AZ 86434
(928) 769-2202
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
16500 E Hwy 66
Peach Springs, AZ 86434
(928) 769-2202
Peach Springs, AZ 86434
(928) 769-2202
Gr: 7-12 | 80 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 86434, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 86434, AZ include Valentine Elementary School and Peach Springs School.
How many public middle schools are located in 86434?
3 public middle schools are located in 86434.
What is the racial composition of students in 86434?
86434 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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