For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 5,227 students in 85086, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85086, AZ are Diamond Canyon School, Gavilan Peak School and Stepping Stones Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85086 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85086, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85086, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Diamond Canyon School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
40004 N Liberty Bell Way
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8000
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8000
Gr: PK-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Gavilan Peak School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2701 W Memorial Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-7400
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Stepping Stones Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
35812 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 465-4910
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 465-4910
Gr: K-8 | 219 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Anthem School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
41020 N Freedom Way
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 376-3700
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 376-3700
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Sunset Ridge School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35707 N 33rd Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-7800
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-7800
Gr: PK-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Desert Mountain School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35959 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-3500
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-3500
Gr: PK-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Boulder Creek High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40404 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8600
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8600
Gr: 7-12 | 2,297 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
West-mec Ridgeline Academy
Vocational School
39808 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 223-1335
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 223-1335
Gr: 7-12
85086, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Amcs At Anthem Dba Caurus Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
41900 N 42nd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 551-5083
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 551-5083
Gr: K-12 | 214 students Minority enrollment: 31%
42302 North Vision Way
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(602) 864-1211
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(602) 864-1211
Gr: 9-10 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85086, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85086, AZ include Diamond Canyon School, Gavilan Peak School and Stepping Stones Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 85086?
8 public middle schools are located in 85086.
What is the racial composition of students in 85086?
85086 public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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