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Best 85297 Arizona Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 8,665 students in 85297, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85297, AZ are Perry High School, Coronado Elementary School and Centennial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85297 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85297, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85297, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perry High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1919 E Queen Creek Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 224-2800
Gr: 8-12 | 2,601 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4333 S Deanza Blvd
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-6900
Gr: PK-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3507 S Ranch House Pkwy
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-8200
Gr: PK-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Campo Verde High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3870 S Quartz St
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 545-3100
Gr: 8-12 | 1,925 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Power Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4351 S Ranch House Pkwy
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-7600
Gr: PK-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4120 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 656-5555
Gr: K-8 | 400 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Arizona Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
335 E Germann Rd Ste 140
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 782-5842
Gr: K-12 | 1,987 student Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85297, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85297, AZ include Perry High School, Coronado Elementary School and Centennial Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85297?
7 public middle schools are located in 85297.
What is the racial composition of students in 85297?
85297 public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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