For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 6,440 students in 85374, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85374, AZ are Freedom Traditional Academy, Paradise Honors Elementary School and Kingswood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85374 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85374, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85374, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freedom Traditional Academy
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16066 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8650
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8650
Gr: PK-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Paradise Honors Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15533 W Paradise Ln
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 975-2646
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 975-2646
Gr: K-8 | 1,919 student Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Kingswood Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15150 W Mondell Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7600
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7600
Gr: PK-8 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Dysart Ischool
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15802 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7872
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7872
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #55.
Valley Vista High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15550 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8800
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8800
Gr: 7-12 | 2,443 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
West Point Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13700 W Greenway Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7750
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7750
Gr: PK-8 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
85374, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85374, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85374, AZ include Freedom Traditional Academy, Paradise Honors Elementary School and Kingswood Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85374?
6 public middle schools are located in 85374.
What is the racial composition of students in 85374?
85374 public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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