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Best 85295 Arizona Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 5,437 students in 85295, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85295, AZ are Higley High School, Chaparral Elementary School and Higley Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85295 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85295, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85295, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Higley High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4068 E Pecos Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7300
Gr: 8-12 | 2,163 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3380 E Frye Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7900
Gr: K-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Higley Virtual Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2935 S Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7000
Gr: K-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Gateway Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2069 South De La Torre Drive
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7700
Gr: PK-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Cooley Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1100 S Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-8300
Gr: 6-8 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85295, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85295, AZ include Higley High School, Chaparral Elementary School and Higley Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 85295?
6 public middle schools are located in 85295.
What is the racial composition of students in 85295?
85295 public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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