For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 9,353 students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Phoenix, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in Midtown are Basis Phoenix Central Primary, Phoenix Coding Academy and Madison Highland Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Midtown, Phoenix, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Midtown, Phoenix, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 65%, which is less than the Arizona average of 77%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Madison Highland Prep, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Phoenix, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Phoenix Central Primary
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 E Indianola Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 962-7393
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 962-7393
Grades: K-12
| 335 students
Rank: #22.
Phoenix Coding Academy
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4445 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 764-5700
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 764-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Rank: #33.
Madison Highland Prep
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1431 E. Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 745-3800
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 745-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 475 students
Rank: #44.
Pathways In Education
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2226 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 626-7057
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 626-7057
Grades: 9-12
| 148 students
Rank: #55.
Central High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4525 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 764-7500
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 764-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,758 students
Rank: #66.
Arizona Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
99 E Virginia Ave Ste 200
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 476-1320
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 476-1320
Grades: K-12
| 4,499 students
Rank: #77.
Learning Institute The
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5310 N 12th St # 100
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 241-7876
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 241-7876
Grades: 7-12
| 105 students
Rank: #88.
International Commerce High School - Phoenix
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5201 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(480) 317-5900
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(480) 317-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
Rank: #99.
Arizona Autism Charter School Upper School Campus
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4125 N. 14th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 882-5544
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 882-5544
Grades: 5-12
| 264 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arizona Autism Charter - Online High School
Charter School
4125 N 14th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 882-5544
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 882-5544
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Phoenix, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Phoenix, AZ include Basis Phoenix Central Primary, Phoenix Coding Academy and Madison Highland Prep.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Phoenix?
10 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of Midtown, Phoenix public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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