For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,324 students in 85031, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85031, AZ are Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy, Liberty Traditional Charter School and Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85031 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85031, 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 85031, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4315 N Maryvale Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1700
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Traditional Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4027 N 45th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 442-8791
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 442-8791
Gr: K-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3611 N 47th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4200
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4200
Gr: PK-8 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Frank Borman School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3637 N 55th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-5000
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-5000
Gr: PK-8 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
James W. Rice Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4530 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8420
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8420
Gr: PK-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Justine Spitalny Ste3am School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3201 N 46th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4400
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Eagle College Prep Maryvale
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3950 N 53rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 638-0820
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 638-0820
Gr: K-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Cartwright Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5220 W. Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4066
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4066
Gr: K-8
Rank: #99.
Cartwright School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2825 N 59th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4100
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4100
Gr: PK-8 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85031, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85031, AZ include Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy, Liberty Traditional Charter School and Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 85031?
9 public middle schools are located in 85031.
What is the racial composition of students in 85031?
85031 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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