For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 5,235 students in Tolleson, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Tolleson, AZ are Arizona Desert Elementary School, Tolleson Virtual Academy and Arts At Estrella Mountain. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tolleson, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Tolleson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tolleson, AZ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arizona Desert Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8803 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5260
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5260
Grades: PK-8
| 654 students
Rank: #22.
Tolleson Virtual Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9261 West Van Buren Street
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 533-3900
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 533-3900
Grades: K-8
| 115 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Arts At Estrella Mountain
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2504 S 91st Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120
Grades: K-8
| 938 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Desert Oasis Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8802 W Mcdowell Rd
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 533-3901
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 533-3901
Grades: PK-8
| 671 students
Rank: #55.
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9401 W Garfield St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5181
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5181
Grades: PK-8
| 793 students
Rank: #66.
Hurley Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8950 W Illini Rd
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-5100
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-5100
Grades: 3-8
| 687 students
Rank: #77.
Tres Rios Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5025 S 103rd Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-6300
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-6300
Grades: K-8
| 688 students
Rank: #88.
Dos Rios Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2150 S 87th Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-7004
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-7004
Grades: K-8
| 689 students
Tolleson, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Plc Arts Academy At Scottsdale Inc. (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6140 E Thunderbird Rd
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Tolleson, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Tolleson, AZ include Arizona Desert Elementary School, Tolleson Virtual Academy and Arts At Estrella Mountain.
How many public middle schools are located in Tolleson, AZ?
8 public middle schools are located in Tolleson, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in Tolleson, AZ?
Tolleson, AZ public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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