For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 282 students in 85206, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle school in 85206, AZ is Franklin Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 85206 have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85206, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Junior High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4949 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-8990
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-8990
Gr: 7-9 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
85206, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4710 E. Baseline Road
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 325-1299
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 325-1299
Gr: K-12 | 155 students Minority enrollment: 19%
4949 East Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-0200
Gr: 7-9 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Evit - Shepherd Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1407 North Alta Mesa Drive
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-1800
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-1800
Gr: 9
5005 East Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-0200
Gr: K-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
4710 E. Baseline
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 600-2802
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 600-2802
Gr: K-8 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 15%
4710 E. Baseline
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 325-1299
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 325-1299
Gr: K-8 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 89%
4710 E. Baseline Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 325-8950
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 325-8950
Gr: K-8 | 147 students
4710 East Baseline Road
Mesa, AZ 85206
(602) 238-3080
Mesa, AZ 85206
(602) 238-3080
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85206, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85206, AZ include Franklin Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85206?
1 public middle schools are located in 85206.
What is the racial composition of students in 85206?
85206 public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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