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Best Flagstaff Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 4,146 students in Flagstaff, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Flagstaff, AZ are Basis Flagstaff, Northland Preparatory Academy and Montessori Charter School Of Flagstaff - Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Flagstaff, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Flagstaff have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Flagstaff, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Flagstaff
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1700 N Gemini Dr
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-5502
Gr: K-12 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Northland Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3300 W. Sparrow Ave.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 214-8776
Gr: 6-12 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Montessori Charter School Of Flagstaff - Campus
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
850 N Locust St
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 226-1212
Gr: K-8 | 191 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Pine Forest School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2257 E Cedar Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 779-9880
Gr: K-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Flagstaff Junior Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
306 W Cedar Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-6007
Gr: K-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Northern Arizona Distance Learning
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4000 N Cummings St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 527-6021
Gr: 5-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3401 N Fort Valley Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-7223
Gr: 6-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Mount Elden Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3223 N 4th St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-8250
Gr: 6-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Sinagua Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3950 E Butler Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 527-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,013 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Summit High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 N Cummings St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-8198
Gr: 7-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Star Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
145 Leupp Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 415-4157
Gr: K-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Flagstaff, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Flagstaff, AZ include Basis Flagstaff, Northland Preparatory Academy and Montessori Charter School Of Flagstaff - Campus.
How many public middle schools are located in Flagstaff?
11 public middle schools are located in Flagstaff.
What is the racial composition of students in Flagstaff?
Flagstaff public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Flagstaff are often viewed compared to one another?

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