For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,549 students in 85085, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85085, AZ are Sonoran Foothills School, Ridgeline Academy Inc. and Norterra Canyon School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85085 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85085, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85085, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sonoran Foothills School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
32150 N North Foothills Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8400
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Ridgeline Academy Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33625 N North Valley Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 223-1335
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 223-1335
Gr: K-12 | 1,019 student Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Norterra Canyon School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 W Maya Way
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8200
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8200
Gr: PK-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
2225 W Whispering Wind Dr Ste
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(602) 674-5555
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(602) 674-5555
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85085, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85085, AZ include Sonoran Foothills School, Ridgeline Academy Inc. and Norterra Canyon School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85085?
4 public middle schools are located in 85085.
What is the racial composition of students in 85085?
85085 public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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