For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,420 students in 85022, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85022, AZ are Kaleidoscope School, Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 and Scholars Academy Sunnyslope. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85022 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85022, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85022, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kaleidoscope School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16850 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 845-5983
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 845-5983
Grades: K-8
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2321 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 687-8282
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 687-8282
Grades: 7-12
| 617 students
Rank: #33.
Scholars Academy Sunnyslope
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1055 E Hearn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(623) 640-9326
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(623) 640-9326
Grades: K-8
| 248 students
Rank: #44.
Roadrunner School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16428 N 21st St.
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2600
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2600
Grades: PK-12
| 274 students
85022, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
16428 N 21st St
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2000
Grades: PK-6
| 293 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85022, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85022, AZ include Kaleidoscope School, Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 and Scholars Academy Sunnyslope.
How many public middle schools are located in 85022?
4 public middle schools are located in 85022.
What is the racial composition of students in 85022?
85022 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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