For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 6,533 students in 85340, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85340, AZ are Verrado Heritage Elementary School, Litchfield Elementary School and Belen Soto Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85340 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85340, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85340, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Verrado Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20895 W Hamilton St
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3300
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3300
Gr: PK-8 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Litchfield Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
255 E. Wigwam Blvd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6100
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6100
Gr: PK-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Belen Soto Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18601 W Campbell Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3400
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 1,048 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Western Sky Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4095 N. 144th Ave.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6300
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6300
Gr: 5-8 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Verrado Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20880 W Main St
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1300
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1300
Gr: 5-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Palm Valley Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2801 N 135th Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6400
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6400
Gr: PK-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Wigwam Creek Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4510 N 127th Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1100
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1100
Gr: 5-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
White Tanks Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18825 W. Thomas Rd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1585
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1585
Gr: K-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
L. Thomas Heck Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12448 West Bethany Home Road
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1700
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1700
Gr: 5-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1010.
Pensar Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12843 W Redondo Dr
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(602) 383-4013
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(602) 383-4013
Gr: 4-8 | 210 students Minority enrollment: 88%
85340, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
272 E Sagebrush St
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6000
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6000
Gr: K-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85340, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85340, AZ include Verrado Heritage Elementary School, Litchfield Elementary School and Belen Soto Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85340?
10 public middle schools are located in 85340.
What is the racial composition of students in 85340?
85340 public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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