For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 7,343 students in 85388, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85388, AZ are Canyon Ridge School, Willow Canyon High School and Shadow Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85388 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85388, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85388, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canyon Ridge School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17359 W Surprise Farms Loop N
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8450
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8450
Gr: PK-8 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Willow Canyon High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17901 W Lundberg St
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8000
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8000
Gr: 7-12 | 1,819 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Shadow Ridge High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10909 N Perryville Rd
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-5100
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-5100
Gr: 7-12 | 2,339 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Cimarron Springs Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17032 W Surprise Farms Loop S
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8600
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8600
Gr: PK-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Sunset Hills Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17825 W Sierra Montana Loop
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8700
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8700
Gr: PK-8 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Western Peaks Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18063 W Surprise Farms Loop S
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8750
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8750
Gr: PK-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85388, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85388, AZ include Canyon Ridge School, Willow Canyon High School and Shadow Ridge High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85388?
6 public middle schools are located in 85388.
What is the racial composition of students in 85388?
85388 public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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