For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,854 students in 85629, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85629, AZ are Anza Trail, Great Expectations Academy and Wrightson Ridge K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85629 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85629, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85629, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anza Trail
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15490 South Rancho Sahuarita B
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 625-3502
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 625-3502
Gr: K-8 | 1,210 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Great Expectations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1466 W Camino Antigua
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 399-2121
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 399-2121
Gr: K-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Wrightson Ridge K-8 School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16325 S Rancho Sahuarita Blvd
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 625-3502
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 625-3502
Gr: K-8 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Sahuarita Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 W Sahuarita Rd
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 625-3502
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 625-3502
Gr: 6-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Sahuarita Digital Pathways Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 W Sahuarita Rd
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 625-3502
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 625-3502
Gr: K-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85629, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85629, AZ include Anza Trail, Great Expectations Academy and Wrightson Ridge K-8 School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85629?
5 public middle schools are located in 85629.
What is the racial composition of students in 85629?
85629 public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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