For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,878 students in 85139, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85139, AZ are Mobile Elementary School, Maricopa High School and Desert Wind Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85139 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85139, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85139, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mobile Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
42798 S 99th Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-2280
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-2280
Gr: K-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Maricopa High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45012 W Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-8100
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-8100
Gr: 6-12 | 2,041 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Desert Wind Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35565 W Honeycutt Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-7110
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-7110
Gr: 6-8 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Maricopa Wells Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45725 W Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-7100
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85139, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85139, AZ include Mobile Elementary School, Maricopa High School and Desert Wind Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85139?
4 public middle schools are located in 85139.
What is the racial composition of students in 85139?
85139 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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