For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,420 students in 85022, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85022, AZ are Kaleidoscope School, Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 and Scholars Academy Sunnyslope. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85022 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85022, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85022, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kaleidoscope School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16850 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 845-5983
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 845-5983
Gr: K-8 | 281 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2321 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 687-8282
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 687-8282
Gr: 7-12 | 617 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Scholars Academy Sunnyslope
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1055 E Hearn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(623) 640-9326
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(623) 640-9326
Gr: K-8 | 248 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Roadrunner School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16428 N 21st St.
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2600
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2600
Gr: PK-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
85022, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
16428 N 21st St
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2000
Gr: PK-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85022, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85022, AZ include Kaleidoscope School, Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 and Scholars Academy Sunnyslope.
How many public middle schools are located in 85022?
4 public middle schools are located in 85022.
What is the racial composition of students in 85022?
85022 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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