For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,849 students in 85023, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85023, AZ are Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School, Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy and Mountain Sky Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85023 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85023, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85023, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17606 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-9160
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-9160
Gr: K-8 | 689 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14841 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 466-8855
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 466-8855
Gr: K-8 | 464 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Mountain Sky Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16225 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-6100
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-6100
Gr: 7-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
85023, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Unity Regional High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2624 W. Lone Cactus Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 879-6763
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 879-6763
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85023, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85023, AZ include Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School, Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy and Mountain Sky Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85023?
3 public middle schools are located in 85023.
What is the racial composition of students in 85023?
85023 public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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