For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 8,111 students in the neighborhood of Paradise Valley Village, Phoenix, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Paradise Valley Village are Basis Phoenix, Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep and Milestones Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Paradise Valley Village, Phoenix, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Paradise Valley Village, Phoenix, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13231 N 22nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 595-9870
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 595-9870
Gr: 5-12 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14100 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 996-4355
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 996-4355
Gr: 6-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Milestones Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4707 E Robert E Lee St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 404-1009
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 404-1009
Gr: K-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4530 E Gold Dust Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 699-4950
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 699-4950
Gr: 4-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Shadow Mountain High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2902 E Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3000
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3000
Gr: 7-12 | 1,080 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Paradise Valley High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3950 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7000
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7000
Gr: 7-12 | 1,900 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Pvonline
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15002 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2450
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2450
Gr: K-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Freedom Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3916 E Paradise Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 424-0771
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 424-0771
Gr: K-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2321 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 687-8282
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 687-8282
Gr: 7-12 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 87:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1010.
Shea Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2728 E Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3500
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3500
Gr: 5-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1111.
North Canyon High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 E Union Hls Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-5000
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-5000
Gr: 7-12 | 1,560 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1212.
Sweetwater Community School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4215 E Andora Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2300
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2300
Gr: K-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
Greenway Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3002 E Nisbet Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2400
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2400
Gr: 5-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1414.
Roadrunner School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16428 N 21st St.
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2600
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2600
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1515.
Crestview College Preparatory High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2616 E Greenway Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 765-9555
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 765-9555
Gr: 7-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Paradise Valley Village, Phoenix, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Paradise Valley Village, Phoenix, AZ include Basis Phoenix, Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep and Milestones Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Paradise Valley Village, Phoenix?
15 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Paradise Valley Village, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Paradise Valley Village, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of Paradise Valley Village, Phoenix public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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