For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,883 students in San Tan Valley, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Tan Valley, AZ are Combs High School, J. O. Combs Middle School and Combs Online School For Success. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Tan Valley, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in San Tan Valley have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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 San Tan Valley, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Combs High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2505 E Germann Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
Gr: 8-12 | 1,182 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
J. O. Combs Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
37611 N Pecan Crk
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3510
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3510
Gr: K-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Combs Online School For Success
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 E Combs Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-6300
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-6300
Gr: K-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 116:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
38300 N Gantzel Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
Gr: 6-8 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
San Tan Valley, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
41800 North Barnes Parkway
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(520) 413-9720
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(520) 413-9720
Gr: K-9 | 946 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in San Tan Valley, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Tan Valley, AZ include Combs High School, J. O. Combs Middle School and Combs Online School For Success.
How many public middle schools are located in San Tan Valley?
4 public middle schools are located in San Tan Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in San Tan Valley?
San Tan Valley public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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