For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,035 students in the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Central Scottsdale are Basis Scottsdale, Cocopah Middle School and Mission Montessori Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10400 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Grades: 4-12
| 981 students
Rank: #22.
Cocopah Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6615 E Cholla St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-4400
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 851 students
Rank: #33.
Mission Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12990 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 860-4330
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 860-4330
Grades: K-8
| 125 students
Rank: #44.
Mountainside Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11256 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-5500
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 545 students
Rank: #55.
Champion San Tan
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1846 E Bella Vista Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 765-2223
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 765-2223
Grades: K-8
| 424 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ include Basis Scottsdale, Cocopah Middle School and Mission Montessori Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale?
5 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale?
the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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