For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 8,590 students in 85296, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85296, AZ are Highland High School, South Valley Jr. High School and Mesquite Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85296 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85296, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85296, AZ Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4301 E Guadalupe Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-0051
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-0051
Grades: 8-12
| 3,174 students
Rank: #22.
South Valley Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2034 S Lindsay Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 855-0015
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 855-0015
Grades: 7-8
| 848 students
Rank: #33.
Mesquite Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 E Mesquite St
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1240
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1240
Grades: PK-8
| 599 students
Rank: #44.
Greenfield Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 S Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1770
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1770
Grades: 6-8
| 1,204 students
Rank: #55.
Gps Global Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
140 S Gilbert Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-1476
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-1476
Grades: K-12
| 383 students
Rank: #66.
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
459 N Gilbert Rd Ste D165
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 545-6646
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 545-6646
Grades: K-8
| 324 students
Rank: #77.
Leading Edge Academy Mountain View
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4815 W Hunt Hwy
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 655-6787
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 655-6787
Grades: K-8
| 364 students
Rank: #88.
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18700 N Porter Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(520) 568-7800
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(520) 568-7800
Grades: K-8
| 804 students
Rank: #99.
Leading Edge Academy At East Mesa
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10115 E University Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 984-5646
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 984-5646
Grades: K-12
| 262 students
Rank: #1010.
Learning Foundation And Performing Arts Gilbert
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1120 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-9400
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-9400
Grades: 7-12
| 398 students
Rank: #1111.
Leading Edge Academy Online
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
633 E Ray Rd Ste 132
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 257-5362
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 257-5362
Grades: K-12
| 230 students
85296, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chancellor Arizona Connections Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
14919 South Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 323-8202
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 323-8202
Grades: K-8
| 111 students
140 South Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 497-3300
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 497-3300
Grades: 7-8
| 6 students
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-0519
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-0519
Grades: 5-8
| 40 students
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 497-3462
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 497-3462
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
Greenhouse Montessori School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
505 S Gilbert Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-0386
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-0386
Grades: K-2
| 29 students
5761 E. Brown Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 807-1100
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 807-1100
Grades: K-8
| 97 students
West Gilbert Charter Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
14919 S. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 855-2700
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 855-2700
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
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What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85296, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85296, AZ include Highland High School, South Valley Jr. High School and Mesquite Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85296?
11 public middle schools are located in 85296.
What is the racial composition of students in 85296?
85296 public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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