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Best 85042 Arizona Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,702 students in 85042, AZ.

The top-ranked public middle schools in 85042, AZ are Paideia Liberal Arts Academy, Desert Marigold School and Cloves C Campbell Sr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 85042 have an score of 15% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85042, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85042, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Paideia Liberal Arts Academy

Charter School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
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1535 E Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3043

Gr: 7-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: #22.

Desert Marigold School

Charter School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
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6210 S 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-6909

Gr: K-12 | 286 students Minority enrollment: 40%

Rank: #33.

Cloves C Campbell Sr Elementary School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
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2624 E South Mountain Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 304-3170

Gr: PK-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #44.

The Paideia Academy Of South Phoenix

Charter School

(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
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7777 S 15th Ter
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3040

Gr: K-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Rank: #55.

T G Barr School

(Math: 16% | Reading: 14%)
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2041 E Vineyard Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4950

Gr: PK-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #66.

C O Greenfield School

(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
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7009 S 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4240

Gr: K-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #77.

Maxine O Bush Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 17%)
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602 E Siesta Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4260

Gr: PK-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #88.

Iamrsdonline Academy

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
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6000 S 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 304-3180

Gr: K-8

Rank: #99.

Amy L. Houston Academy

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
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7139 S 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4230

Gr: PK-8 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85042, AZ?

The top-ranked public middle schools in 85042, AZ include Paideia Liberal Arts Academy, Desert Marigold School and Cloves C Campbell Sr Elementary School.

How many public middle schools are located in 85042?

9 public middle schools are located in 85042.

What is the racial composition of students in 85042?

85042 public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).