For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,508 students in 85009, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85009, AZ are Magnet Traditional School, Jack L Kuban Elementary School and William R Sullivan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85009 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85009, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85009, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magnet Traditional School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2602 N 23rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 257-6281
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 257-6281
Gr: PK-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Jack L Kuban Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3201 W Sherman St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5441
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5441
Gr: PK-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
William R Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5221
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5221
Gr: PK-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3348 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2700
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Isaac Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3402 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 455-6800
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 455-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Isaac Online Prep Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3348 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 455-6700
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 455-6700
Gr: K-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
85009, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1441 S 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5002
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5002
Gr: PK-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Asp - Florence West/a.c.i. (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
915 E Diversion Dam Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Asp - Marana O.c.t.f./a.c.i. (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
12610 W Silverbell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Asp - Phoenix West/a.c.i. (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3402 W Cocopah St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Aspc - Douglas/a.c.i. (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
6911 North B.d.i. Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Aspc - Safford/ft. Grant/a.c.i. (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
896 S Cook Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Aspc-phoenix/globe (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3701 W Cambridge Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Durango Transitional Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3125 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 452-4700
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 452-4700
Gr: 3-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
367 N. 21st . Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(623) 925-2780
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(623) 925-2780
Gr: K-12 | 119 students Minority enrollment: 85%
367 N. 21st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 305-8440
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 305-8440
Gr: K-3 | 23 students
4612 N 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 764-1500
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 764-1500
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85009, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85009, AZ include Magnet Traditional School, Jack L Kuban Elementary School and William R Sullivan Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85009?
6 public middle schools are located in 85009.
What is the racial composition of students in 85009?
85009 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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