For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,238 students in 85044, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85044, AZ are Basis Ahwatukee and Kyrene Centennial Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85044 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85044, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85044, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Ahwatukee
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10210 S 50th Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Gr: 4-12 | 668 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Kyrene Centennial Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13808 S 36th St
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 541-6400
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 541-6400
Gr: 5-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
85044, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3820 E. Ray Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 961-2214
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 961-2214
Gr: K-7 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 45%
14647 S. 50th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 961-5370
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 961-5370
Gr: K-8
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What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85044, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85044, AZ include Basis Ahwatukee and Kyrene Centennial Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85044?
2 public middle schools are located in 85044.
What is the racial composition of students in 85044?
85044 public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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