For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,185 students in 85015, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85015, AZ are Empower College Prep, Maryland Elementary School and Empower College Prep High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85015 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85015, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85015, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Empower College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2411 W Colter St
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 283-5720
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 283-5720
Gr: K-8 | 678 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Maryland Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6503 N 21st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 347-2300
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 347-2300
Gr: PK-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Empower College Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2411 W Colter St
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 283-5720
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 283-5720
Gr: 7-12 | 387 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Maie Bartlett Heard School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2301 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 257-3880
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 257-3880
Gr: PK-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Imagine Camelback Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5050 N. 19th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 344-4620
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 344-4620
Gr: 6-8 | 170 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Choice Learning Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5330 N 23rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 246-0699
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 246-0699
Gr: 4-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Solano School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1526 W Missouri Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 707-2600
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 707-2600
Gr: PK-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
85015, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2100 West Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 274-0422
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 274-0422
Gr: K-8
Ace Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2301 West Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 257-3790
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 257-3790
Gr: K-8
1951 W. Camelback, Suite 325
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 242-1480
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 242-1480
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85015, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85015, AZ include Empower College Prep, Maryland Elementary School and Empower College Prep High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85015?
7 public middle schools are located in 85015.
What is the racial composition of students in 85015?
85015 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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