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Best Deer Valley Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 6,090 students in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Deer Valley are Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy, Union Park School and Stepping Stones Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% 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 the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1520 W Rose Garden Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 516-7747
Gr: K-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Union Park School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
25700 N 21st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-5800
Gr: PK-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Stepping Stones Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
35812 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 465-4910
Gr: K-8 | 221 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17606 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-9160
Gr: K-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Norterra Canyon School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2200 W Maya Way
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8200
Gr: PK-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Kaleidoscope School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16850 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 845-5983
Gr: K-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Paseo Hills School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3302 W Louise Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-4500
Gr: PK-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Barry Goldwater High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2820 W Rose Garden Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3000
Gr: 7-12 | 1,602 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Imagine Bell Canyon
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18052 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 547-7920
Gr: K-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Imagine Online Academy Of Arizona
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18052 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 250-4567
Gr: K-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1111.
Deer Valley Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
21100 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3300
Gr: 7-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1212.
Vista Peak
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
19825 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3900
Gr: PK-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ include Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy, Union Park School and Stepping Stones Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix?
11 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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