For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public middle schools serving 8,111 students in the neighborhood of Paradise Valley Village, Phoenix, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Paradise Valley Village are Basis Phoenix, Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep and Shadow Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Paradise Valley Village, Phoenix, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% 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 Paradise Valley Village, Phoenix, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Grades: 5-12
| 781 students
Rank: #22.
Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14100 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 996-4355
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 996-4355
Grades: 6-12
| 633 students
Rank: #33.
Shadow Mountain High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2902 E Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3000
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3000
Grades: 8-12
| 1,148 students
Rank: #44.
Milestones Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4707 E Robert E Lee St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 404-1009
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 404-1009
Grades: K-8
| 184 students
Rank: #55.
Pvonline
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15002 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2450
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2450
Grades: K-12
| 143 students
Rank: #66.
Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4530 E Gold Dust Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 699-4950
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 699-4950
Grades: 4-8
| 49 students
Rank: #77.
Paradise Valley High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3950 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7000
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7000
Grades: 7-12
| 1,886 students
Rank: #88.
Freedom North
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3916 E Paradise Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 424-0771
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 424-0771
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2321 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 687-8282
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 687-8282
Grades: 7-12
| 617 students
Rank: #1010.
Freedom Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3916 E Paradise Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 424-0771
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 424-0771
Grades: K-8
| 311 students
Rank: #1111.
Sweetwater Community School
Alternative School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4215 E Andora Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2300
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2300
Grades: K-12
| 175 students
Rank: #1212.
North Canyon High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 E Union Hls Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-5000
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-5000
Grades: 8-12
| 1,742 students
Rank: #1313.
Shea Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2728 E Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3500
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3500
Grades: 5-8
| 481 students
Rank: #1414.
Vista Verde Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2826 E Grovers Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-5300
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-5300
Grades: 7-8
| 450 students
Rank: #1515.
Greenway Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3002 E Nisbet Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2400
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2400
Grades: 7-8
| 411 students
Rank: #1616.
Crestview College Preparatory High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2616 E Greenway Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 765-9555
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 765-9555
Grades: 7-12
| 241 students
Rank: #1717.
Roadrunner School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16428 N 21st St.
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2600
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2600
Grades: PK-12
| 274 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Paradise Valley Village, Phoenix, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Paradise Valley Village, Phoenix, AZ include Basis Phoenix, Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep and Shadow Mountain High School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Paradise Valley Village, Phoenix?
15 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Paradise Valley Village, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Paradise Valley Village, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of Paradise Valley Village, Phoenix public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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