For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,459 students in 85028, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85028, AZ are Basis Phoenix, Shadow Mountain High School and Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85028 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85028, AZ 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 and Asian), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85028, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Grades: 5-12
| 781 students
Rank: #22.
Shadow Mountain High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2902 E Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3000
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3000
Grades: 8-12
| 1,148 students
Rank: #33.
Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4530 E Gold Dust Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 699-4950
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 699-4950
Grades: 4-8
| 49 students
Rank: #44.
Shea Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2728 E Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3500
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3500
Grades: 5-8
| 481 students
85028, Arizona 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3602 East Cholla Street
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 493-6130
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 493-6130
Grades: K-6
| 449 students
3540 E. Cholla
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 493-6220
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 493-6220
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
3540 E. Cholla
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 493-6220
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 493-6220
Grades: PK-6
| 174 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85028, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85028, AZ include Basis Phoenix, Shadow Mountain High School and Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program.
How many public middle schools are located in 85028?
4 public middle schools are located in 85028.
What is the racial composition of students in 85028?
85028 public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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