Best Midtown Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 6,906 students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Phoenix, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Midtown are Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix, Basis Phoenix Central Primary and Phoenix Modern. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Midtown, Phoenix, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% 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 Midtown, Phoenix, AZ (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2536 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 252-3759
Gr: K-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Basis Phoenix Central Primary
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 E Indianola Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 962-7393
Gr: K-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Phoenix Modern
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 E Mitchell Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 740-9271
Gr: K-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Madison Park School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1431 E. Campbell
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 664-7500
Gr: 5-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Learning Institute The
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5310 N 12th St # 100
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 241-7876
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Arizona Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
99 E Virginia Ave Ste 200
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 476-1320
Gr: K-12 | 4,476 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Arizona Autism Charter School-online K-8
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4125 N 14th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 882-5544
Gr: K-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Arizona Autism Charter School Upper School Campus
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4125 N. 14th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 882-5544
Gr: 5-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
715 E Montecito Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 707-2500
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Phoenix, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Phoenix, AZ include Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix, Basis Phoenix Central Primary and Phoenix Modern.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Phoenix?
8 public middle 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 middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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