For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,011 students in 85226, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85226, AZ are Kyrene Aprende Middle School, Kyrene Traditional Academy and Kyrene Del Pueblo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85226 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85226, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85226, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kyrene Aprende Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
777 N. Desert Breeze Blvd. Eas
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-6200
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-6200
Gr: 5-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Kyrene Traditional Academy
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3375 W Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-5400
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-5400
Gr: PK-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Kyrene Del Pueblo Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 S Twelve Oaks Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-6800
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-6800
Gr: 5-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
85226, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
251 North Roosevelt Ave
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 940-5200
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 940-5200
Gr: K-6 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 55%
5835 West Ray Road
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 763-5101
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 763-5101
Gr: K-9
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85226, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85226, AZ include Kyrene Aprende Middle School, Kyrene Traditional Academy and Kyrene Del Pueblo Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85226?
3 public middle schools are located in 85226.
What is the racial composition of students in 85226?
85226 public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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