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Best 85051 Arizona Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,138 students in 85051, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85051, AZ are Abraham Lincoln Traditional School, Imagine Cortez Park Middle School and Casa Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85051 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85051, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85051, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Abraham Lincoln Traditional School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10444 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 896-6300
Gr: PK-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Imagine Cortez Park Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3535 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 589-9840
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Casa Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8047 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 892-5022
Gr: K-7 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Palo Verde Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7502 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-2500
Gr: 7-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Heritage Academy Pointe
Charter School
10215 N 43rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 209-0017
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85051, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85051, AZ include Abraham Lincoln Traditional School, Imagine Cortez Park Middle School and Casa Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 85051?
5 public middle schools are located in 85051.
What is the racial composition of students in 85051?
85051 public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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