For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,713 students in 85051, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85051, AZ are Abraham Lincoln Traditional School, Imagine Cortez Park Middle School and Palo Verde Middle School. 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 22% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (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 83% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Abraham Lincoln Traditional School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10444 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 896-6300
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 896-6300
Grades: PK-8
| 537 students
Rank: #22.
Imagine Cortez Park Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3535 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 589-9840
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 589-9840
Grades: 6-8
| 254 students
Rank: #33.
Palo Verde Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7502 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-2500
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-2500
Grades: 7-8
| 801 students
Rank: n/an/a
Heritage Academy Pointe
Charter School
10215 N 43rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 209-0017
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 209-0017
Grades: 7-12
| 121 students
85051, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7310 North 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 424-1830
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 424-1830
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
7310 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 973-8998
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 973-8998
Grades: K-8
| 47 students
8123 North 35th Avenue 2
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 242-6400
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 242-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
8123 N. 35th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 242-6400
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 242-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
North Pointe Preparatory (Closed 2023)
Charter School
10215 N 43rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 209-0017
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 209-0017
Grades: 7-12
| 432 students
Vista Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
7812 North 27th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 336-9713
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 336-9713
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
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 Palo Verde Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85051?
4 public middle schools are located in 85051.
What is the racial composition of students in 85051?
85051 public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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