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Best 85353 Arizona Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 5,000 students in 85353, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85353, AZ are Arizona Desert Elementary School, Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain and Desert Oasis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85353 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85353, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85353, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arizona Desert Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8803 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5260
Gr: PK-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2504 S 91st Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120
Gr: K-8 | 879 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Desert Oasis Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8802 W Mcdowell Rd
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 533-3901
Gr: PK-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9401 W Garfield St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5181
Gr: PK-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Tolleson Virtual Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9261 West Van Buren Street
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 533-3900
Gr: K-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #66.
Hurley Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8950 W Illini Rd
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-5100
Gr: 3-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Tres Rios Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5025 S 103rd Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-6300
Gr: K-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Dos Rios Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2150 S 87th Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-7004
Gr: K-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 85353 Arizona

85353, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Plc Arts Academy At Scottsdale Inc. (Closed 2023)
6140 E Thunderbird Rd
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120
Gr: K-6

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85353, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85353, AZ include Arizona Desert Elementary School, Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain and Desert Oasis Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85353?
8 public middle schools are located in 85353.
What is the racial composition of students in 85353?
85353 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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