For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 5,221 students in El Mirage, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in El Mirage, AZ are El Mirage Elementary School, Dysart High School and Surprise Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Mirage, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in El Mirage have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in El Mirage, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
El Mirage Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13500 N El Mirage Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7200
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7200
Grades: PK-8
| 728 students
Rank: #22.
Dysart High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11425 N Dysart Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7500
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7500
Grades: 7-12
| 1,447 students
Rank: #33.
Surprise Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12907 W Greenway Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7400
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7400
Grades: PK-8
| 831 students
Rank: #44.
Thompson Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11800 W Thompson Ranch Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 523-8400
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 523-8400
Grades: PK-8
| 726 students
Rank: #55.
Riverview School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12701 N Main St
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 523-8950
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 523-8950
Grades: PK-8
| 868 students
Rank: #66.
Dysart Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12950 W Varney Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7100
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7100
Grades: PK-8
| 621 students
El Mirage, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11405 N. Dysart Road
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7927
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7927
Grades: 5-12
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in El Mirage, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in El Mirage, AZ include El Mirage Elementary School, Dysart High School and Surprise Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in El Mirage?
6 public middle schools are located in El Mirage.
What is the racial composition of students in El Mirage?
El Mirage public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in El Mirage are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in El Mirage include: El Mirage Elementary School vs. Dysart Middle School, Dysart Middle School vs. El Mirage Elementary School, Surprise Elementary School vs. Thompson Ranch Elementary School
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