Best Public Middle Schools in 85017 (Phoenix, AZ) (2025-26)

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Best 85017 Arizona Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 27% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and 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 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85017, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Alhambra Traditional School

(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
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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%)
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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%)
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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%)
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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%)
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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%)
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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% )
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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 64% (majority Hispanic).