For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,809 students in 85254, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85254, AZ are Cocopah Middle School, Horizon High School and Desert Shadows Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85254 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85254, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85254, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cocopah Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6615 E Cholla St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-4400
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Horizon High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5601 E Greenway Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Gr: 7-12 | 1,767 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Desert Shadows Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5858 E Sweetwater Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6800
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6800
Gr: 5-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Sunrise Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4960 E Acoma Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6100
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6100
Gr: 5-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
85254, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6239 E. Bell Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 596-7922
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 596-7922
Gr: K-3 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 22%
5334 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 393-6500
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 393-6500
Gr: K-12 | 169 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85254, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85254, AZ include Cocopah Middle School, Horizon High School and Desert Shadows Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85254?
4 public middle schools are located in 85254.
What is the racial composition of students in 85254?
85254 public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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