For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,332 students in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in South Tempe are Center For Educational Excellence, Tempe Preparatory Academy and Ward Traditional Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Center For Educational Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1700 E Elliot Rd Ste 9
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 632-1940
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 632-1940
Grades: K-8
| 325 students
Rank: #22.
Tempe Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1251 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Grades: 6-12
| 440 students
Rank: #33.
Ward Traditional Academy
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1965 E Hermosa Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 491-8871
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 491-8871
Grades: K-8
| 371 students
Rank: #44.
Rover Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 E Watson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-7122
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-7122
Grades: PK-8
| 352 students
Rank: #55.
Kyrene Digital Academy
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8700 S Kyrene Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-7000
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-7000
Grades: K-8
| 152 students
Rank: #66.
Kyrene De Las Manitas School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 W Courtney Ln
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-3600
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-3600
Grades: PK-8
| 440 students
Rank: #77.
Tempe Elementary Online Community
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Watson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
Grades: K-8
| 5 students
Rank: #88.
Fees College Preparatory Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Watson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
Grades: 6-8
| 673 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe, AZ include Center For Educational Excellence, Tempe Preparatory Academy and Ward Traditional Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe?
7 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe?
the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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