For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public middle schools serving 19,727 students in Surprise, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Surprise, AZ are Freedom Traditional Academy, Canyon Ridge School and Willow Canyon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Surprise, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Surprise have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Surprise, AZ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freedom Traditional Academy
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16066 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8650
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8650
Grades: PK-8
| 333 students
Rank: #22.
Canyon Ridge School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17359 W Surprise Farms Loop N
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8450
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8450
Grades: PK-8
| 941 students
Rank: #33.
Willow Canyon High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17901 W Lundberg St
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8000
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8000
Grades: 7-12
| 1,784 students
Rank: #44.
Paradise Honors Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15533 W Paradise Ln
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 975-2646
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 975-2646
Grades: K-8
| 1,869 students
Rank: #55.
Legacy Traditional School - Surprise
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14506 W Sweetwater Ave
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 299-9820
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 299-9820
Grades: K-8
| 1,936 students
Rank: #66.
Shadow Ridge High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10909 N Perryville Rd
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-5100
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-5100
Grades: 7-12
| 2,366 students
Rank: #77.
Dysart Ischool
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15802 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7872
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7872
Grades: 7-12
| 181 students
Rank: #88.
Marley Park Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15042 W Sweetwater Ave
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8200
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8200
Grades: PK-8
| 1,046 students
Rank: #99.
Sonoran Heights Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11405 N Greer Ranch Pkwy
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8550
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8550
Grades: 5-8
| 772 students
Rank: #1010.
Sunset Hills Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17825 W Sierra Montana Loop
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8700
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8700
Grades: PK-8
| 1,017 students
Rank: #1111.
Cimarron Springs Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17032 W Surprise Farms Loop S
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8600
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8600
Grades: 5-8
| 646 students
Rank: #1212.
Valley Vista High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15550 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8800
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8800
Grades: 7-12
| 2,477 students
Rank: #1313.
Asante Preparatory Academy
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23251 N 166th Dr
Surprise, AZ 85387
(623) 523-8900
Surprise, AZ 85387
(623) 523-8900
Grades: PK-8
| 809 students
Rank: #1414.
Kingswood Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15150 W Mondell Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7600
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7600
Grades: PK-8
| 754 students
Rank: #1515.
Arizona Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16011 N Dysart Rd
Surprise, AZ 85378
(623) 974-4959
Surprise, AZ 85378
(623) 974-4959
Grades: K-8
| 973 students
Rank: #1616.
Calibre Surprise
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15688 W Acoma Dr
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 556-2179
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 556-2179
Grades: K-8
| 471 students
Rank: #1717.
Ashton Ranch Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14898 W Acoma Dr
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8300
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8300
Grades: 5-8
| 592 students
Rank: #1818.
West Point Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13700 W Greenway Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7750
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7750
Grades: PK-8
| 760 students
Rank: #1919.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16066 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8650
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8650
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Surprise, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
23251 North 166th Dr
Surprise, AZ 85387
(623) 876-7000
Surprise, AZ 85387
(623) 876-7000
Grades: K-8
| 377 students
Superior School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
16025 North Dysart
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 875-5975
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 875-5975
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Superior School (Charter) (Closed 2021)
Charter School
P.o. Box 1989
Surprise, AZ 85378
(623) 875-5975
Surprise, AZ 85378
(623) 875-5975
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Surprise, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Surprise, AZ include Freedom Traditional Academy, Canyon Ridge School and Willow Canyon High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Surprise, AZ?
19 public middle schools are located in Surprise, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in Surprise, AZ?
Surprise, AZ public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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