For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 986 students in 85653, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85653, AZ are Marana Distance Learning and Marana Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85653 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85653, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85653, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marana Distance Learning
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11279 W Grier Rd # 115a
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-3243
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-3243
Grades: K-12
| 62 students
Rank: #22.
Marana Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11279 W Grier Rd # 105
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-4730
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-4730
Grades: 7-8
| 924 students
85653, Arizona 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Open Doors Community School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
13644 N. Sandario Rd.
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 744-2484
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 744-2484
Grades: K-8
| 92 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85653, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85653, AZ include Marana Distance Learning and Marana Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85653?
2 public middle schools are located in 85653.
What is the racial composition of students in 85653?
85653 public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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