For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,135 students in 85361, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85361, AZ are Desert Oasis Elementary School and Nadaburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85361 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85361, AZ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85361, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Oasis Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17161 W Bajada Rd
Wittmann, AZ 85361
(623) 556-5880
Wittmann, AZ 85361
(623) 556-5880
Gr: PK-8 | 657 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Nadaburg Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21419 W Dove Valley Rd
Wittmann, AZ 85361
(623) 388-2321
Wittmann, AZ 85361
(623) 388-2321
Gr: PK-8 | 472 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
32919 N Center St
Wittmann, AZ 85361
(623) 388-2115
Wittmann, AZ 85361
(623) 388-2115
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85361, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85361, AZ include Desert Oasis Elementary School and Nadaburg Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85361?
3 public middle schools are located in 85361.
What is the racial composition of students in 85361?
85361 public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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