For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,486 students in the neighborhood of Desert View Village, Phoenix, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Desert View Village are Desert Trails Elementary School, Pinnacle Peak Preparatory and Explorer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Desert View Village, Phoenix, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Desert View Village, Phoenix, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Trails Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4315 E Cashman Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4100
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4100
Gr: PK-7 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7690 E Williams Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6700
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6700
Gr: PK-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Explorer Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22401 N 40th St
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4200
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4200
Gr: 5-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Mountain Trail Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2323 E Mountain Gate Pass
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-4600
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-4600
Gr: 5-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Desert View Village, Phoenix, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Desert View Village, Phoenix, AZ include Desert Trails Elementary School, Pinnacle Peak Preparatory and Explorer Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Desert View Village, Phoenix?
4 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Desert View Village, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Desert View Village, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of Desert View Village, Phoenix public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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