For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,474 students in 85365, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85365, AZ are Ron Watson Middle School and Castle Dome Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85365 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85365, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85365, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ron Watson Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9851 E 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7400
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Castle Dome Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2353 S Otondo Dr
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7300
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
85365, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
840 East 22nd St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 782-9241
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 782-9241
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
2363 South Kennedy Lane
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 314-1102
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 314-1102
Gr: K-8 | 588 students Minority enrollment: 57%
35 E. Wilcox Drive
Yuma, AZ 85365
(520) 452-7965
Yuma, AZ 85365
(520) 452-7965
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Stedy- Aztec High School Satellite (Closed 2025)
Vocational School
2330 W 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5884
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5884
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85365, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85365, AZ include Ron Watson Middle School and Castle Dome Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85365?
2 public middle schools are located in 85365.
What is the racial composition of students in 85365?
85365 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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