For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 577 students in 85257, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85257, AZ are Scottsdale Online Learning and Tonalea Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85257 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85257, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 85257, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scottsdale Online Learning
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7601 E Oak St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6897
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6897
Grades: K-12
| 170 students
Rank: #22.
Tonalea Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6720 E Continental Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-5800
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-5800
Grades: PK-8
| 407 students
85257, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7475 E Mcdowell Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 874-3912
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 874-3912
Grades: K-12
| 80 students
1858 E Brown Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 610-1711
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 610-1711
Grades: K-6
| 13 students
1201 N., 85th Place - Rm 110
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Grades: K-8
| 20 students
1201 N., 85th Place
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(602) 973-8998
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(602) 973-8998
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Evit - Scottsdale Vocational Center (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
2507 N 74th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(602) 990-4361
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(602) 990-4361
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Peoria Horizons Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7425 East Culver Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 990-7223
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 990-7223
Grades: K-6
| 98 students
Scottsdale Horizons Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
7425 East Culver Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 990-7223
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 990-7223
Grades: K-8
| 62 students
7501 E Virginia Avenue
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6897
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6897
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
7501 East Oak St
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6100
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6100
Grades: 4-12
| 36 students
6720 East Continental
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6100
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85257, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85257, AZ include Scottsdale Online Learning and Tonalea Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85257?
2 public middle schools are located in 85257.
What is the racial composition of students in 85257?
85257 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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