For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,069 students in Sierra Vista, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sierra Vista, AZ are Buena High School, Svusd Aoi and Center For Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sierra Vista, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Sierra Vista have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% 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 Sierra Vista, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buena High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5225 E Buena School Blvd
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2800
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2800
Grades: 7-12
| 1,750 students
Rank: #22.
Svusd Aoi
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5225 E Buena School Blvd
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2901
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2901
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Rank: #33.
Center For Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Carmelita Dr
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 439-3518
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 439-3518
Grades: K-8
| 372 students
Rank: #44.
Joyce Clark Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1045 S Lenzner Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2930
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2930
Grades: 6-8
| 563 students
Rank: #55.
Berean Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1169 Colombo Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 459-4113
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 459-4113
Grades: K-12
| 351 students
Sierra Vista, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aoc-cochise County Juvenile Dentention Centre (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 Colonia De Salud Ste 201
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 803-3006
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 803-3006
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
3305 East Fry
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2714
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2714
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1000 Wilcox Drive
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 224-2500
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 224-2500
Grades: K-8
| 289 students
Leman Academy Of Excellence Sierra Vista (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1000 East Wilcox Drive
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(480) 461-3200
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(480) 461-3200
Grades: K-8
| 254 students
240 North Highway 90 Bypass
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 335-2898
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 335-2898
Grades: K-8
| 87 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Sierra Vista, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sierra Vista, AZ include Buena High School, Svusd Aoi and Center For Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8.
How many public middle schools are located in Sierra Vista?
5 public middle schools are located in Sierra Vista.
What is the racial composition of students in Sierra Vista?
Sierra Vista public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Sierra Vista are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Sierra Vista include: Center For Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 vs. Joyce Clark Middle School, Joyce Clark Middle School vs. Center For Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8
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