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Best Central City Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 Academy - 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 33%), 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 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arizona School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1410 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 257-1444
Gr: 5-12 | 759 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Amerischools Academy - Yuma
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2098 S 3rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(928) 329-1100
Gr: K-8 | 123 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Capitol Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
330 N 16th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3835
Gr: PK-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Kenilworth Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1210 N 5th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 257-3889
Gr: PK-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Silvestre S Herrera School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 S 11th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3885
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Excelencia School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2181 E Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 381-4670
Gr: K-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Thomas A Edison School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
804 N 18th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3848
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Asu Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
735 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100
Gr: 5-8 | 416 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Garfield School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
811 N 13th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3863
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2929 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 683-2400
Gr: 4-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Friendly House Academia Del Pueblo Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 E Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85030
(602) 258-4353
Gr: K-8 | 258 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
Gr: K-12

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 Academy - Yuma and Capitol Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix?
12 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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