For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 7,781 students in Avondale, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Avondale, AZ are Garden Lakes Elementary School, Country Place Elementary School and Michael Anderson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Avondale, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Avondale have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Avondale, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garden Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10825 W Garden Lakes Pkwy
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2520
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2520
Grades: PK-8
| 908 students
Rank: #22.
Country Place Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10207 W Country Place Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6100
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6100
Grades: K-8
| 896 students
Rank: #33.
Michael Anderson
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 S 3rd Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-5105
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-5105
Grades: PK-8
| 733 students
Rank: #44.
Quentin Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11050 W Whyman Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6000
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6000
Grades: K-8
| 856 students
Rank: #55.
Collier Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 S 118th Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5900
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5900
Grades: PK-8
| 814 students
Rank: #66.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10237 W Encanto Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2670
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2670
Grades: PK-8
| 678 students
Rank: #77.
Estrella Vista Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11905 W Cocopah Cir
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6200
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6200
Grades: K-8
| 887 students
Rank: #88.
Littleton Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1252 S Avondale Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5700
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5700
Grades: PK-8
| 798 students
Rank: #99.
Canyon Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11675 W Encanto Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2610
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2610
Grades: PK-8
| 616 students
Rank: #1010.
Imagine Avondale Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 North Eliseo C. Felix Jr.
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 344-1730
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 344-1730
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
Rank: #1111.
Avondale Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1406 N Central Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4500
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4500
Grades: 5-8
| 409 students
Avondale, Arizona ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 North Dysart Road
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-9902
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-9902
Grades: PK-8
| 551 students
725 North Central Ave 113
Avondale, AZ 85323
(520) 294-6997
Avondale, AZ 85323
(520) 294-6997
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Avondale, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Avondale, AZ include Garden Lakes Elementary School, Country Place Elementary School and Michael Anderson.
How many public middle schools are located in Avondale?
11 public middle schools are located in Avondale.
What is the racial composition of students in Avondale?
Avondale public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Avondale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Avondale include: Quentin Elementary School vs. Littleton Elementary School, Littleton Elementary School vs. Quentin Elementary School, Canyon Breeze Elementary School vs. Garden Lakes Elementary School
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