For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 4,370 students in 85308, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85308, AZ are Sierra Verde Steam Academy, Highland Lakes School and Desert Sky Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85308 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85308, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85308, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sierra Verde Steam Academy
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7241 W Rose Garden Ln
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4800
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4800
Gr: PK-8 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Highland Lakes School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19000 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4300
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4300
Gr: PK-8 | 1,091 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Desert Sky Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5130 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-6500
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-6500
Gr: 7-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Deer Valley High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18424 N 51st Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-6700
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-6700
Gr: 7-12 | 1,707 student Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85308, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85308, AZ include Sierra Verde Steam Academy, Highland Lakes School and Desert Sky Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85308?
4 public middle schools are located in 85308.
What is the racial composition of students in 85308?
85308 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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