For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,197 students in 85016, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85016, AZ are Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus, Madison #1 Elementary School and Loma Linda Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85016 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85016, AZ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85016, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4535 N 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 955-2210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 955-2210
Grades: K-8
| 497 students
Rank: #22.
Madison #1 Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5525 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 664-7100
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 664-7100
Grades: 5-8
| 886 students
Rank: #33.
Loma Linda Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2002 E Clarendon Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 381-6020
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 381-6020
Grades: PK-8
| 455 students
Rank: #44.
Creighton Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2702 E Flower St
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 381-6018
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 381-6018
Grades: K-8
| 33 students
Rank: #55.
Larry C Kennedy School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2702 E Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 381-6180
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 381-6180
Grades: PK-8
| 326 students
85016, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
International Charter School Of Arizona (Closed 2017)
Charter School
1973 East Maryland
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 241-1111
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 241-1111
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Madison - Homebound (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
5601 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 264-5951
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 264-5951
Grades: K-8
| 1 students
5601 N. 16th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 664-7913
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 664-7913
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5601 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 664-7900
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 664-7900
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Phoenix Advantage Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3738 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 263-8777
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 263-8777
Grades: K-8
| 190 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85016, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85016, AZ include Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus, Madison #1 Elementary School and Loma Linda Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85016?
5 public middle schools are located in 85016.
What is the racial composition of students in 85016?
85016 public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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