For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,191 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 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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 (2026-27)
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 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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