For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,663 students in 85349, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85349, AZ are Southwest Jr. High School, Gadsden Elementary School and San Luis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85349 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85349, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85349, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Jr. High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
963 N.8th Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6581
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6581
Gr: 7-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #22.
Gadsden Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18745 S. Gadsden Street
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6970
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6970
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
San Luis Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1135 N. Main St
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6921
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6921
Gr: 6-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
1350 E Cesar Chavez Blvd
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6540
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6540
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85349, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85349, AZ include Southwest Jr. High School, Gadsden Elementary School and San Luis Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85349?
4 public middle schools are located in 85349.
What is the racial composition of students in 85349?
85349 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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