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Best Surprise Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public middle schools serving 21,538 students in Surprise, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Surprise, AZ are Freedom Traditional Academy, Canyon Ridge School and Paradise Honors Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Surprise, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Surprise have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Public Middle Schools in Surprise, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freedom Traditional Academy
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16066 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8650
Gr: PK-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Canyon Ridge School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17359 W Surprise Farms Loop N
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8450
Gr: PK-8 | 1,042 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Paradise Honors Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15533 W Paradise Ln
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 975-2646
Gr: K-8 | 1,264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Legacy Traditional School - Surprise
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14506 W Sweetwater Ave
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 299-9820
Gr: K-8 | 1,797 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Willow Canyon High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17901 W Lundberg St
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8000
Gr: 7-12 | 1,901 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Marley Park Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15042 W Sweetwater Ave
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8200
Gr: PK-8 | 1,023 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Shadow Ridge High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10909 N Perryville Rd
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-5100
Gr: 7-12 | 2,212 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Sonoran Heights Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11405 N Greer Ranch Pkwy
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8550
Gr: PK-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Cimarron Springs Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17032 W Surprise Farms Loop S
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8600
Gr: PK-8 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Rancho Gabriela
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15272 W Gabriela Dr
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8500
Gr: PK-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1111.
Sunset Hills Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17825 W Sierra Montana Loop
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8700
Gr: PK-8 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1212.
Asante Preparatory Academy
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
23251 N 166th Dr
Surprise, AZ 85387
(623) 523-8900
Gr: PK-8 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1313.
Western Peaks Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18063 W Surprise Farms Loop S
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8750
Gr: PK-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1414.
Kingswood Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15150 W Mondell Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7600
Gr: PK-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1515.
Arizona Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16011 N Dysart Rd
Surprise, AZ 85378
(623) 974-4959
Gr: K-12 | 1,049 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1616.
Valley Vista High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15550 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8800
Gr: 7-12 | 2,334 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1717.
Countryside Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15047 N. Parkview Place
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 876-7800
Gr: PK-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1818.
Calibre Academy Surprise
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15688 W Acoma Dr
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 556-2179
Gr: K-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1919.
West Point Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13700 W Greenway Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7750
Gr: PK-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2020.
Ashton Ranch Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14898 W Acoma Dr
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8300
Gr: PK-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Paradise Honors Middle School
Charter School
12805 N 175th Dr
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 455-7430
Gr: 6-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Surprise, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Surprise, AZ include Freedom Traditional Academy, Canyon Ridge School and Paradise Honors Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Surprise?
21 public middle schools are located in Surprise.
What is the racial composition of students in Surprise?
Surprise 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).
Which public middle schools in Surprise are often viewed compared to one another?

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