For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,986 students in 85035, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85035, AZ are Vista College Prep Sueno Park, Palm Lane and Charles W. Harris School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85035 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85035, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 85035, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vista College Prep Sueno Park
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1720 N 45th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(602) 237-6273
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(602) 237-6273
Grades: 5-8
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
Palm Lane
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2043 N 64th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5500
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5500
Grades: PK-8
| 643 students
Rank: #33.
Charles W. Harris School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2252 N 55th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-4800
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-4800
Grades: PK-8
| 870 students
Rank: #44.
Imagine Desert West Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6738 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 469-2024
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 469-2024
Grades: 6-8
| 426 students
Rank: #55.
Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2730 N 79th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5300
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 539 students
85035, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5757 West Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 776-2069
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 776-2069
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
5757 West Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 776-2069
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 776-2069
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Palm Lane North Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6339 W Monte Vista Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5300
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5300
Grades: K-8
| 25 students
5757 West Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 776-2069
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 776-2069
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85035, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85035, AZ include Vista College Prep Sueno Park, Palm Lane and Charles W. Harris School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85035?
5 public middle schools are located in 85035.
What is the racial composition of students in 85035?
85035 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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