For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 4,219 students in Flagstaff, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Flagstaff, AZ are Basis Flagstaff, Northland Preparatory Academy and Montessori Charter School Of Flagstaff - Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Flagstaff, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Flagstaff have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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 Flagstaff, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Flagstaff
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1700 N Gemini Dr
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-5502
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-5502
Gr: K-12 | 695 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Northland Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3300 W. Sparrow Ave.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 214-8776
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 214-8776
Gr: 6-12 | 645 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Montessori Charter School Of Flagstaff - Campus
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
850 N Locust St
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 226-1212
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 226-1212
Gr: K-8 | 181 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Pine Forest School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2257 E Cedar Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 779-9880
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 779-9880
Gr: K-8 | 224 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Flagstaff Junior Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
306 W Cedar Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-6007
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-6007
Gr: K-8 | 339 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Northern Arizona Distance Learning
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4000 N Cummings St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 527-6021
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 527-6021
Gr: 5-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3401 N Fort Valley Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-7223
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-7223
Gr: 6-12 | 200 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Mount Elden Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3223 N 4th St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-8250
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-8250
Gr: 6-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Sinagua Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3950 E Butler Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 527-5500
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 527-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,035 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
Summit High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 N Cummings St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-8198
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-8198
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Star Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
145 Leupp Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 415-4157
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 415-4157
Gr: K-8 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Flagstaff, Arizona 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bright Angel High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
121 East Birch Avenue, Suite 2
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 638-2461
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 638-2461
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 71%
911 E Sawmill Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 679-8072
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 679-8072
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
2229 East Spruce Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 778-5764
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 778-5764
Gr: 9-12
911 E Sawmill Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 679-8072
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 679-8072
Gr: 4-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Leading Edge Academy Flagstaff (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3400 E Lockett Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(480) 633-0414
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(480) 633-0414
Gr: K-8
Life House Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
5400 E. Railhead Ave.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 522-6123
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 522-6123
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 65%
2300 East 6th Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4081
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4081
Gr: 6-8
The Peak School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2016 North First Street A & B
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 779-0771
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 779-0771
Gr: K-8 | 89 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Renaissance Magnet Middle School (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
3223 N. 4th Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 527-6000
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 527-6000
Southwest Electrical Training Center - 4th Street (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
3000 North Fourth St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 645-2737
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 645-2737
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Flagstaff, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Flagstaff, AZ include Basis Flagstaff, Northland Preparatory Academy and Montessori Charter School Of Flagstaff - Campus.
How many public middle schools are located in Flagstaff?
11 public middle schools are located in Flagstaff.
What is the racial composition of students in Flagstaff?
Flagstaff public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% 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 Flagstaff are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Flagstaff include: Mount Elden Middle School vs. Sinagua Middle School, Sinagua Middle School vs. Mount Elden Middle School, Northland Preparatory Academy vs. Basis Flagstaff
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