Best 85257 Arizona Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 534 students in 85257, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85257, AZ are Scottsdale Online Learning and Tonalea Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85257 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85257, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85257, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scottsdale Online Learning
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7601 E Oak St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6897
Gr: K-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Tonalea Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6720 E Continental Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-5800
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85257, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85257, AZ include Scottsdale Online Learning and Tonalea Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85257?
2 public middle schools are located in 85257.
What is the racial composition of students in 85257?
85257 public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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