For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 5,027 students in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Central City are Arizona School For The Arts, Amerischools - Yuma and Capitol Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arizona School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1410 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 257-1444
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 257-1444
Grades: 5-12
| 842 students
Rank: #22.
Amerischools - Yuma
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2098 S 3rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(928) 329-1100
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(928) 329-1100
Grades: K-8
| 117 students
Rank: #33.
Capitol Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
330 N 16th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3840
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3840
Grades: PK-8
| 424 students
Rank: #44.
Excelencia School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2181 E Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 381-4670
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 381-4670
Grades: K-8
| 558 students
Rank: #55.
Silvestre S Herrera School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1350 S 11th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3885
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3885
Grades: PK-8
| 467 students
Rank: #66.
Kenilworth Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1210 N 5th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 257-3889
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 257-3889
Grades: PK-8
| 466 students
Rank: #77.
Thomas A Edison School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
804 N 18th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3848
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3848
Grades: PK-8
| 466 students
Rank: #88.
Asu Preparatory - Phoenix Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
735 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100
Grades: 5-8
| 398 students
Rank: #99.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2929 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 683-2400
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 683-2400
Grades: 4-8
| 567 students
Rank: #1010.
Garfield School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
811 N 13th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3863
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3863
Grades: PK-8
| 435 students
Rank: #1111.
Friendly House Academia Del Pueblo Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85030
(602) 258-4353
Phoenix, AZ 85030
(602) 258-4353
Grades: K-8
| 287 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nueva Vista School / Arizona State Hospital
Special Education School
2500 E Van Buren St # G1181
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 244-1331
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 244-1331
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ include Arizona School For The Arts, Amerischools - Yuma and Capitol Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ?
12 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ?
the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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