Best 85035 Arizona Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,997 students in 85035, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85035, AZ are Vista College Prep Sueno Park, Palm Lane and Charles W. Harris School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85035 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85035, 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 85035, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vista College Prep Sueno Park
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1720 N 45th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(602) 237-6273
Gr: 5-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Palm Lane
(Math: 21% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2043 N 64th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5500
Gr: PK-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Charles W. Harris School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2252 N 55th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-4800
Gr: PK-8 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Imagine Desert West Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6738 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 469-2024
Gr: 6-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2730 N 79th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85035, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85035, AZ include Vista College Prep Sueno Park, Palm Lane and Charles W. Harris School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85035?
5 public middle schools are located in 85035.
What is the racial composition of students in 85035?
85035 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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