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Best 85033 Arizona Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,505 students in 85033, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85033, AZ are Westland School Brighton Campus, Academy Of Math And Science Camelback and Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85033 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85033, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85033, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westland School Brighton Campus
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8632 W Northern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 271-9518
Gr: K-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Academy Of Math And Science Camelback
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6633 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 547-5587
Gr: K-8 | 1,063 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7960 W Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Acclaim Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7624 W Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-0919
Gr: K-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Estrella Middle School College And Career Prep
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3733 N 75th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Western School Of Science And Technology
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6515 W Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 249-3900
Gr: 7-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Westland School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4141 N 67th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 247-6456
Gr: K-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Desert Sands Academy Of Mass Communication & Journalism
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6308 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Victory Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3535 N 63rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 810-9781
Gr: K-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85033, AZ?
How many public middle schools are located in 85033?
9 public middle schools are located in 85033.
What is the racial composition of students in 85033?
85033 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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