The average public middle school diversity score in Arizona is approximately 0.66 per year (2026).
The most diverse public middle schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in Arizona is currently Kyrene Traditional Academy, Kyrene Centennial Middle School, and Basis Goodyear, each with a diversity score of 0.78.
Diversity Score Range: 0.71
0.78
Avg. Diversity Score: 0.74
Diversity Score Trends
Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in Arizona (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Kyrene Centennial Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 4-8
13808 S 36th St
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 541-6400
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 541-6400
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Basis Goodyear
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 5-12
15800 W Sherman St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Kyrene Traditional Academy
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: PK-8
3375 W Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-5400
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-5400
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Az Compass Prep School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 7-12
2020 N Arizona Ave Ste G62
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 287-5588
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 287-5588
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Legacy Traditional School - Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-8
3201 S Gilbert Rd Bldg B
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 270-5422
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 270-5422
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Kyrene De Las Manitas School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-8
1201 W Courtney Ln
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-3600
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-3600
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Basis Phoenix Central Primary
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-12
201 E Indianola Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 962-7393
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 962-7393
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 8-12
3700 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-5000
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-5000
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Premier Prep Online Academy
Charter School
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 7-12
459 N Gilbert Rd Ste A213
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 896-7200
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 896-7200
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Basis Tucson North
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 5-12
5740 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 207-0076
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 207-0076
Rank: #11 - 1811. - 18.
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: PK-8
625 W Cornell Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6233
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6233
Rank: #11 - 1811. - 18.
Self Development Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: K-8
1709 N Greenfield Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Rank: #11 - 1811. - 18.
Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: K-8
14841 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 466-8855
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 466-8855
Rank: #11 - 1811. - 18.
Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: K-8
2207 N Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 855-6325
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 855-6325
Rank: #11 - 1811. - 18.
Paragon Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: K-12
2975 W Linda Ln
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 814-1600
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 814-1600
Rank: #11 - 1811. - 18.
Seligman Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: PK-8
500 N. Main Street
Seligman, AZ 86337
(928) 216-4123
Seligman, AZ 86337
(928) 216-4123
Rank: #11 - 1811. - 18.
Coolidge Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: 6-12
450 N Arizona Blvd
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-2115
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-2115
Rank: #11 - 1811. - 18.
Legacy Traditional School North Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: K-8
1900 N Mcqueen Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 757-5400
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 757-5400
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
Basis Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: K-12
5010 S Eastmark Pkwy
Mesa, AZ 85212
(602) 239-4807
Mesa, AZ 85212
(602) 239-4807
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
Doolen Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 6-8
2400 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-6900
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-6900
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
Great Hearts Academies - Lincoln Prep
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 6-12
2250 S Gilbert Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 424-1796
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 424-1796
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
University High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 8-12
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: K-8
453 N 7th St
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-6138
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-6138
Rank: #24 - 3424. - 34.
Amerischools Academy - Camelback
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: K-12
1333 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 532-0100
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 532-0100
Rank: #24 - 3424. - 34.
Kyrene Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: 4-8
1050 E Carver Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-6600
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-6600
Rank: #24 - 3424. - 34.
Legacy Traditional School Gilbert
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: K-8
2747 S Recker Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 397-9260
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 397-9260
Rank: #24 - 3424. - 34.
Sequoia Pathway Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: K-12
19265 N Porter Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(520) 568-2112
Mesa, AZ 85204
(520) 568-2112
Rank: #24 - 3424. - 34.
S H A R P
Special Education School
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: K-12
7302 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8970
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8970
Rank: #24 - 3424. - 34.
Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: K-10
17760 N Regent Dr
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 423-9999
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 423-9999
Rank: #24 - 3424. - 34.
Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: 4-8
2720 E Liberty Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-5800
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-5800
Rank: #24 - 3424. - 34.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: K-12
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 855-6474
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 855-6474
Rank: #24 - 3424. - 34.
Sonoran Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: K-12
2325 W Sunset Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Rank: #24 - 3424. - 34.
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: 7-12
10222 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 472-9650
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 472-9650
Rank: #24 - 3424. - 34.
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: K-8
2929 E Mckellips Rd
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 924-1500
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 924-1500
Rank: #35 - 5135. - 51.
Great Hearts Academies - Trivium Prep
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: 6-12
2001 N Bullard Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 866-4730
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 866-4730
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arizona average public middle schools diversity score?
The Arizona average public middle schools diversity score is 0.66 for 2026.
What are public middle schools with the most diversity score in Arizona?
The best top-ranked public middle schools in Arizona include Kyrene Centennial Middle School, Basis Goodyear and Kyrene Traditional Academy.
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