For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 5,562 students in 85379, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85379, AZ are Legacy Traditional School - Surprise, Marley Park Elementary School and Sonoran Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85379 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85379, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85379, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Legacy Traditional School - Surprise
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14506 W Sweetwater Ave
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 299-9820
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 299-9820
Gr: K-8 | 1,797 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Marley Park Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15042 W Sweetwater Ave
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8200
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8200
Gr: PK-8 | 1,023 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Sonoran Heights Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11405 N Greer Ranch Pkwy
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8550
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8550
Gr: PK-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Rancho Gabriela
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15272 W Gabriela Dr
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8500
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8500
Gr: PK-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Countryside Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15047 N. Parkview Place
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 876-7800
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 876-7800
Gr: PK-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Calibre Academy Surprise
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15688 W Acoma Dr
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 556-2179
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 556-2179
Gr: K-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Ashton Ranch Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14898 W Acoma Dr
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8300
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8300
Gr: PK-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85379, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85379, AZ include Legacy Traditional School - Surprise, Marley Park Elementary School and Sonoran Heights Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85379?
7 public middle schools are located in 85379.
What is the racial composition of students in 85379?
85379 public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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