For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,908 students in 85209, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85209, AZ are Desert Ridge High School, Desert Ridge Jr. High School and Astravo Online Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85209 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85209, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85209, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desert Ridge High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10045 E Madero Ave
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 984-8947
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 984-8947
Grades: 8-12
| 2,222 students
Rank: #22.
Desert Ridge Jr. High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10211 E Madero Ave
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 635-2025
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 635-2025
Grades: 7-8
| 950 students
Rank: #33.
Astravo Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2500 S Power Rd Ste 215, Ste 2
Mesa, AZ 85209
(602) 641-8254
Mesa, AZ 85209
(602) 641-8254
Grades: K-12
| 736 students
85209, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Astravo Online Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2500 S Power Rd Ste 215
Mesa, AZ 85209
(602) 641-8254
Mesa, AZ 85209
(602) 641-8254
Grades: K-12
| 624 students
7301 E. Baseline Road
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 986-2335
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 986-2335
Grades: K-6
| 1,205 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85209, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85209, AZ include Desert Ridge High School, Desert Ridge Jr. High School and Astravo Online Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 85209?
3 public middle schools are located in 85209.
What is the racial composition of students in 85209?
85209 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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