For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,875 students in 85629, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85629, AZ are Anza Trail, Great Expectations Academy and Wrightson Ridge K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85629 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85629, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85629, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anza Trail
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15490 South Rancho Sahuarita B
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 625-3502
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 625-3502
Grades: K-8
| 1,235 students
Rank: #22.
Great Expectations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1466 W Camino Antigua
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 399-2121
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 399-2121
Grades: K-8
| 202 students
Rank: #33.
Wrightson Ridge K-8 School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16325 S Rancho Sahuarita Blvd
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 625-3502
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 625-3502
Grades: K-8
| 829 students
Rank: #44.
Sahuarita Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 W Sahuarita Rd
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 625-3502
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 625-3502
Grades: 6-8
| 509 students
Rank: #55.
Sahuarita Digital Pathways Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 W Sahuarita Rd
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 625-3502
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 625-3502
Grades: K-12
| 100 students
85629, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Edge High School - Sahuarita (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
15500 South Sahuarita Park Roa
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 881-1389
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 881-1389
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85629, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85629, AZ include Anza Trail, Great Expectations Academy and Wrightson Ridge K-8 School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85629?
5 public middle schools are located in 85629.
What is the racial composition of students in 85629?
85629 public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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