For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 6,096 students in 85249, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85249, AZ are Arizona College Prep High School, Basha High School and Santan Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85249 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85249, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85249, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arizona College Prep High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4477 S Gilbert Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Gr: 7-12 | 2,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Basha High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5990 S Val Vista Dr
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-2100
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-2100
Gr: 6-12 | 2,892 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Santan Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1550 E Chandler Heights Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4600
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4600
Gr: 7-8 | 1,180 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85249, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85249, AZ include Arizona College Prep High School, Basha High School and Santan Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85249?
3 public middle schools are located in 85249.
What is the racial composition of students in 85249?
85249 public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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