For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,332 students in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in South Tempe are Tempe Preparatory Academy, Center For Educational Excellence and Ward Traditional Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe, 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 45% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tempe Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1251 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Gr: 6-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Center For Educational Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1700 E Elliot Rd Ste 9
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 632-1940
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 632-1940
Gr: K-8 | 332 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Ward Traditional Academy
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1965 E Hermosa Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 491-8871
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 491-8871
Gr: K-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Rover Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 E Watson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-7122
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-7122
Gr: PK-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Kyrene Digital Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8700 S Kyrene Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-7000
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-7000
Gr: K-8
Rank: #66.
Tempe Elementary Online Community
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Watson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
Gr: K-8
Rank: #77.
Fees College Preparatory Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Watson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe, AZ include Tempe Preparatory Academy, Center For Educational Excellence and Ward Traditional Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe?
7 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe?
the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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