For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 6,751 students in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Deer Valley are Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy, Stepping Stones Academy and Union Park School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 74% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 693 students
Rank: #22.
Stepping Stones Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
35812 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 465-4910
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 465-4910
Grades: K-8
| 219 students
Rank: #33.
Union Park School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25700 N 21st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-5800
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-5800
Grades: PK-8
| 788 students
Rank: #44.
Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17606 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-9160
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-9160
Grades: K-8
| 689 students
Rank: #55.
Norterra Canyon School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 W Maya Way
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8200
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8200
Grades: PK-8
| 595 students
Rank: #66.
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20402 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-4992
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-4992
Grades: K-12
| 224 students
Rank: #77.
Kaleidoscope School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16850 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 845-5983
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 845-5983
Grades: K-8
| 281 students
Rank: #88.
Barry Goldwater High School
(Math: 39% | 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
Grades: 7-12
| 1,597 students
Rank: #99.
Paseo Hills School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3302 W Louise Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-4500
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-4500
Grades: PK-8
| 772 students
Rank: #1010.
Imagine Bell Canyon
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18052 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 547-7920
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 547-7920
Grades: K-8
| 252 students
Rank: #1111.
Imagine Online Academy Of Arizona
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18052 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 250-4567
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 250-4567
Grades: K-8
| 81 students
Rank: #1212.
Deer Valley Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21100 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3300
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3300
Grades: 7-8
| 496 students
Rank: #1313.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ include Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy, Stepping Stones Academy and Union Park School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix?
12 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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