For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 5,212 students in 85027, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85027, AZ are Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy, Adams Traditional Academy and Union Park School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85027 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85027, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85027, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1520 W Rose Garden Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 516-7747
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 516-7747
Gr: K-8 | 693 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Adams Traditional Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2323 W Parkside Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(602) 938-5517
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(602) 938-5517
Gr: K-8 | 573 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Union Park School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25700 N 21st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-5800
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-5800
Gr: PK-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Paseo Hills School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3302 W Louise Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-4500
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-4500
Gr: PK-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20402 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-4992
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-4992
Gr: K-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Barry Goldwater High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2820 W Rose Garden Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3000
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3000
Gr: 7-12 | 1,597 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Deer Valley Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21100 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3300
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3300
Gr: 7-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Vista Peak
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19825 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3900
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3900
Gr: PK-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
85027, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adobe Mountain School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2800 W Pinnacle Peak Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 869-9050
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 869-9050
Gr: 5-12 | 152 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Black Canyon School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
24601 North 29th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 780-1303
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 780-1303
Gr: 5-12
19825 N. 15th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(480) 279-7600
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(480) 279-7600
Gr: PK-6
2624 W. Lone Cactus Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 879-6763
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 879-6763
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85027, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85027, AZ include Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy, Adams Traditional Academy and Union Park School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85027?
8 public middle schools are located in 85027.
What is the racial composition of students in 85027?
85027 public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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