For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 690 students in 85396, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85396, AZ are Festival Foothills Elementary School and Tartesso Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 85396 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85396, AZ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85396, AZ ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Festival Foothills Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
26252 W. Desert Vista Blvd.
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(928) 501-6000
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(928) 501-6000
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Tartesso Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29677 W Indianola Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 474-5400
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 474-5400
Gr: K-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85396, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85396, AZ include Festival Foothills Elementary School and Tartesso Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85396?
2 public middle schools are located in 85396.
What is the racial composition of students in 85396?
85396 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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