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Best 85017 Arizona Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,867 students in 85017, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85017, AZ are Alhambra Traditional School, Bennett Academy and Career And College Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85017 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85017, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85017, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alhambra Traditional School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5725 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 484-8816
Gr: K-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Bennett Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2930 W Bethany Home Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 943-1317
Gr: K-8 | 112 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Career And College Prep
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6201 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 973-6018
Gr: 7-12 | 92 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Cordova Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5631 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 841-0704
Gr: PK-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Synergy Public School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 W Bethany Home Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(480) 416-1040
Gr: K-8 | 558 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Granada Elementary School-east Campus
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3022 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 589-0110
Gr: 4-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Robert L. Duffy High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3816 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 393-4200
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students Minority enrollment: 93%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 85017 Arizona

85017, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
All Aboard Charter School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
5827 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 433-0500
Gr: K-5 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Career Success Jrsr High School - Woods Campus (Closed 2013)
3160 North 33rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 296-5552
Gr: 9-12
Desiderata High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2920 N. 34th Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 764-0800
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Minority enrollment: 78%
E-cademie A Charter High School - Woods (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3160 North 33 Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 278-5552
Gr: 9-12
Homebound (Closed 2006)
3535 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 271-3192
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Homebound High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3535 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 764-1736
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Montebello School (Closed 2023)
5725 N 27th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 336-2000
Gr: K-8 | 1,257 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Pan-american Charter School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
3001 W. Indian School
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 266-3989
Gr: K-12 | 1,170 student Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85017, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85017, AZ include Alhambra Traditional School, Bennett Academy and Career And College Prep.
How many public middle schools are located in 85017?
7 public middle schools are located in 85017.
What is the racial composition of students in 85017?
85017 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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