For the 2025-26 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85297, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perry High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1919 E Queen Creek Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 224-2800
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4333 S Deanza Blvd
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-6900
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3507 S Ranch House Pkwy
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-8200
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3870 S Quartz St
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 545-3100
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4351 S Ranch House Pkwy
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-7600
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4120 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 656-5555
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
335 E Germann Rd Ste 140
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 782-5842
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 65% (majority Hispanic).
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