For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,847 students in 85224, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85224, AZ are Arizona College Prep Middle School, Paragon Science Academy and Summit Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85224 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85224, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85224, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arizona College Prep Middle School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1150 W Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Paragon Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2975 W Linda Ln
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 814-1600
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 814-1600
Gr: K-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Summit Academy
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1560 W Summit Pl
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3475
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3475
Gr: PK-8 | 1,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2207 N Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 855-6325
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 855-6325
Gr: K-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
John M Andersen Jr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1255 N Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5300
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85224, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85224, AZ include Arizona College Prep Middle School, Paragon Science Academy and Summit Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 85224?
5 public middle schools are located in 85224.
What is the racial composition of students in 85224?
85224 public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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