For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,355 students in 85053, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85053, AZ are Imagine East Mesa Middle School, Imagine Surprise Middle School and Imagine Bell Canyon. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85053 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85053, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85053, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Imagine East Mesa Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9701 E Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Gr: 7-8 | 140 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Imagine Surprise Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14850 N 156th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 344-1770
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 344-1770
Gr: 6-8 | 268 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Imagine Bell Canyon
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18052 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 547-7920
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 547-7920
Gr: K-8 | 252 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Desert Foothills Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3333 W Banff Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 896-5500
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 896-5500
Gr: 7-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Imagine Online Academy Of Arizona
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18052 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 250-4567
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 250-4567
Gr: K-8 | 81 students Minority enrollment: 79%
85053, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2820 West Kelton Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 461-3200
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 461-3200
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85053, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85053, AZ include Imagine East Mesa Middle School, Imagine Surprise Middle School and Imagine Bell Canyon.
How many public middle schools are located in 85053?
5 public middle schools are located in 85053.
What is the racial composition of students in 85053?
85053 public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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