Best 85009 Arizona Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,508 students in 85009, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85009, AZ are Magnet Traditional School, Jack L Kuban Elementary School and William R Sullivan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85009 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85009, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85009, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magnet Traditional School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2602 N 23rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 257-6281
Gr: PK-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Jack L Kuban Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3201 W Sherman St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5441
Gr: PK-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
William R Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5221
Gr: PK-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3348 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Isaac Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3402 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 455-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Isaac Online Prep Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3348 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 455-6700
Gr: K-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85009, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85009, AZ include Magnet Traditional School, Jack L Kuban Elementary School and William R Sullivan Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85009?
6 public middle schools are located in 85009.
What is the racial composition of students in 85009?
85009 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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