For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 5,579 students in 85323, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85323, AZ are Michael Anderson, Country Place Elementary School and Littleton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85323 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85323, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85323, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Michael Anderson
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 S 3rd Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-5105
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-5105
Gr: PK-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Country Place Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10207 W Country Place Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6100
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6100
Gr: K-8 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Littleton Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1252 S Avondale Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5700
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5700
Gr: PK-8 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Quentin Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11050 W Whyman Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6000
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6000
Gr: K-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Collier Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 S 118th Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5900
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5900
Gr: PK-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Estrella Vista Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11905 W Cocopah Cir
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6200
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6200
Gr: K-8 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Imagine Avondale Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 North Eliseo C. Felix Jr.
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 344-1730
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 344-1730
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Avondale Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1406 N Central Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4500
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4500
Gr: 5-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
85323, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 North Dysart Road
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-9902
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-9902
Gr: PK-8 | 551 students Minority enrollment: 52%
725 North Central Ave 113
Avondale, AZ 85323
(520) 294-6997
Avondale, AZ 85323
(520) 294-6997
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85323, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85323, AZ include Michael Anderson, Country Place Elementary School and Littleton Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85323?
8 public middle schools are located in 85323.
What is the racial composition of students in 85323?
85323 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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