For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,915 students in 85302, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85302, AZ are Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School, Heritage School and Horizon School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85302 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85302, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85302, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10401 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 412-4775
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 412-4775
Gr: PK-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Heritage School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5312 W Mountain View Rd
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 412-4525
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 412-4525
Gr: PK-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Horizon School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8520 N 47th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 237-4010
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 237-4010
Gr: K-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8840 N 43rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 249-3211
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 249-3211
Gr: K-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Glendale American School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8530 N 55th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 237-4008
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 237-4008
Gr: PK-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85302, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85302, AZ include Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School, Heritage School and Horizon School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85302?
5 public middle schools are located in 85302.
What is the racial composition of students in 85302?
85302 public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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