For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 5,391 students in 85037, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85037, AZ are Westwind Elementary School, Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix and Copper King Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85037 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85037, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85037, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westwind Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9040 W. Campbell Ave. B
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2700
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2700
Grades: PK-8
| 972 students
Rank: #22.
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4525 N. 98th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 219-4320
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 219-4320
Grades: K-8
| 521 students
Rank: #33.
Copper King Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10730 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2580
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2580
Grades: PK-8
| 745 students
Rank: #44.
Sheely Farms Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9450 W Encanto Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 907-5270
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 907-5270
Grades: PK-8
| 657 students
Rank: #55.
Villa De Paz Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4940 N 103rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2490
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2490
Grades: PK-8
| 601 students
Rank: #66.
Pendergast Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3802 N 91st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2400
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2400
Grades: PK-8
| 664 students
Rank: #77.
Amberlea Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8455 W Virginia Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2900
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2900
Grades: PK-8
| 502 students
Rank: #88.
Desert Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8525 W Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2430
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2430
Grades: PK-8
| 729 students
85037, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Calderwood Alternative School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
10730 West Campbell Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2215
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2215
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
4200 N. 99th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(602) 568-5565
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(602) 568-5565
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3841 N 91st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2340
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2340
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9040a West Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2215
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2215
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85037, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85037, AZ include Westwind Elementary School, Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix and Copper King Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85037?
8 public middle schools are located in 85037.
What is the racial composition of students in 85037?
85037 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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