For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,016 students in 85255, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85255, AZ are Copper Ridge School and Desert Canyon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85255 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85255, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85255, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Copper Ridge School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10101 E Thompson Peak Pkwy
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1400
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1400
Grades: PK-8
| 588 students
Rank: #22.
Desert Canyon Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10203 E Mcdowell Mtn Ranch Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-4600
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 428 students
85255, Arizona 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
33401 N. 56th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 575-6001
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 575-6001
Grades: 6-8
| 2 students
10101 E. Thompson Peak Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1500
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1500
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
10101 E. Thompson Peak Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-6100
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-6100
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85255, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85255, AZ include Copper Ridge School and Desert Canyon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85255?
2 public middle schools are located in 85255.
What is the racial composition of students in 85255?
85255 public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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