The average student-teacher ratio in Arizona public middle schools is approximately 18:1 (2025-26).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
9:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Arizona (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Tempe Elementary Online Community
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: K-8
1600 E Watson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Ash Creek Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
6460 E Highway 181
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 824-3340
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 824-3340
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Mary Meredith K-12 School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
755 N Magnolia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-8200
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-8200
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
102 N Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Rank: #55.
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-8
111 Main Street
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Kirkland Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
14200 W. Kirkland/hillside Rd.
Kirkland, AZ 86332
(928) 442-9488
Kirkland, AZ 86332
(928) 442-9488
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Mcneal Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-8
3979 Mcneal Street
Mc Neal, AZ 85617
(520) 642-3356
Mc Neal, AZ 85617
(520) 642-3356
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Peoria Flex Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 8-12
7565 W Peoria Ave Ste A
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-5475
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-5475
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
White Tanks Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-8
18825 W. Thomas Rd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1585
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1585
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Yarnell Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
18912 W Hays Ranch Rd
Kirkland, AZ 86332
(928) 427-3347
Kirkland, AZ 86332
(928) 427-3347
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Roadrunner School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
16428 N 21st St.
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2600
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2600
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Vail Academy & High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
7762 E Science Park Dr
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1900
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1900
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Balsz Online Academy (B.o.a.)
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-8
4825 E Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6400
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6400
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Mohave Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-8
8490 E Jackrabbit Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-5200
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-5200
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Owens Elementary School
(Math: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-8
14109 E. Chickensprings Rd.
Wikieup, AZ 85360
(928) 765-2311
Wikieup, AZ 85360
(928) 765-2311
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Pine Strawberry Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
3868 N Pine Creek Dr
Pine, AZ 85544
(928) 476-3283
Pine, AZ 85544
(928) 476-3283
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Pvonline
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-12
15002 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2450
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2450
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Rillito Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
266 E Pastime Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6420
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6420
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Vista Peak
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
19825 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3900
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3900
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Bonita Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-8
18008 S Fort Grant Rd
Willcox, AZ 85643
(928) 828-3363
Willcox, AZ 85643
(928) 828-3363
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Deer Valley Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 7-8
21100 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3300
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3300
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Sunflower School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
5490 W Paradise Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Sweetwater Community School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-12
4215 E Andora Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2300
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2300
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Vail Innovation Center
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-12
10775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1300
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1300
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Cochise Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-8
5025 N. Bowie
Cochise, AZ 85606
(520) 384-2540
Cochise, AZ 85606
(520) 384-2540
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Creighton Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-8
2702 E Flower St
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 381-6018
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 381-6018
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
Hc 1 Box 3056
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 442-3416
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 442-3416
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-8
Hwy 264 Mile Post 367.2 Main S
Hotevilla, AZ 86030
(928) 734-2462
Hotevilla, AZ 86030
(928) 734-2462
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Isaac Online Prep Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-8
3348 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 455-6700
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 455-6700
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Lesd Online Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-8
1600 S 107th Ave
Cashion, AZ 85329
(623) 478-5600
Cashion, AZ 85329
(623) 478-5600
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Summit High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 7-12
4000 N Cummings St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-8198
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-8198
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-8
Highway 160 Bia Road N5114
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 656-3252
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 656-3252
Rank: #33 - 4733. - 47.
Alpine Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: K-8
County Rd 2311 #101
Alpine, AZ 85920
(928) 339-4570
Alpine, AZ 85920
(928) 339-4570
Rank: #33 - 4733. - 47.
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: K-12
20402 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-4992
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-4992
Rank: #33 - 4733. - 47.
Congress Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
26400 S. Tenderfoot Hill Road
Congress, AZ 85332
(928) 427-9850
Congress, AZ 85332
(928) 427-9850
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arizona average public middle schools student-teacher ratio?
The Arizona average public middle schools student-teacher ratio is 18:1 for 2025-26.
What are the public middle schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Arizona?
The best top ranked public middle schools in Arizona include Tempe Elementary Online Community, Ash Creek Elementary School and Mary Meredith K-12 School.
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