For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,130 students in 85020, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85020, AZ are Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside, Havasu Preparatory Academy and Sunnyslope Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85020 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85020, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85020, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9215 N 14th St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-7672
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-7672
Gr: K-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Havasu Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3155 Maricopa Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(928) 854-4011
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(928) 854-4011
Gr: K-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Sunnyslope Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
245 E Mountain View Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 347-4300
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 347-4300
Gr: K-8 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
South Pointe Junior High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
217 E Olympic Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 243-8496
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 243-8496
Gr: 6-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85020, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85020, AZ include Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside, Havasu Preparatory Academy and Sunnyslope Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85020?
4 public middle schools are located in 85020.
What is the racial composition of students in 85020?
85020 public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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