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Best 85201 Arizona Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,662 students in 85201, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85201, AZ are Step Up School, Carson Junior High School and Kerr Center For Agriscience. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85201 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85201, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85201, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Step Up School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
44 E 5th St
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 344-2600
Gr: K-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Carson Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
525 N Westwood
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-2900
Gr: 7-9 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Kerr Center For Agriscience
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
125 E Mclellan Rd
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5100
Gr: K-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Heartwood Az
Charter School
207 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Gr: K-11 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85201, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85201, AZ include Step Up School, Carson Junior High School and Kerr Center For Agriscience.
How many public middle schools are located in 85201?
4 public middle schools are located in 85201.
What is the racial composition of students in 85201?
85201 public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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