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#2 Best School Districts for Athletes in Arizona.

Thatcher Unified School District

School District,

THATCHER, AZ,

15 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says I have gone to Thatcher Schools my whole school life. There are two others schools around, each about ten minutes away, however, I love Thatcher Schools. We show school spirit every Thursday and....

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Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Total Schools: 4,

Students: 1,779,

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Private School,

SEDONA, AZ,

9-12,

24 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Verde Valley School is a unique place characterized by cultural diversity, open-mindedness, kindness, and dedication to world citizenship. I feel incredibly blessed that my children's formative....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 124,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,

#9 Best School Districts for Athletes in Arizona.

Agua Fria Union High School District

School District,

AVONDALE, AZ,

119 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says The AFUHSD was an enjoyable time, but not without some bumps in the road. Overall, thanks to a solid selection of AP teachers, the appreciation of arts programs, and the high level of communication....

Read 119 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Total Schools: 5,

Students: 8,403,

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#20 Best School Districts for Athletes in Arizona.

Sahuarita Unified School District

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School District,

SAHUARITA, AZ,

35 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says The teachers and students are amazing! The environment is welcoming, patient, and understanding. SUSD has some of the best schools with rigorous academics! Plus there are so many extra-curricular,....

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Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Total Schools: 9,

Students: 5,734,

#22 Best School Districts for Athletes in Arizona.

Deer Valley Unified School District

School District,

PHOENIX, AZ,

150 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says This district has given me nothing but opportunity, friendship, education, acceptance, and fun. I feel like this district has made so many advancements that other districts I've been in haven't. I....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Total Schools: 40,

Students: 32,061,

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Private School,

SHORELINE, WA,

PK, K-8,

14 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Our children entered in 3rd and 5th grade and were warmly welcomed by the community. While the academic curriculum is rigorous, it is equally matched by a commitment to diversity, equity, and....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 488,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

#2 Best Public Middle Schools in Arizona.

BASIS Tucson North

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Public School,

TUCSON, AZ,

5-12,

60 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I have really enjoyed the advanced classes offered at Basis Tucson North. You have plenty of opportunities to take honors and AP classes that will teach and challenge and prepare you for college.....I also love their foreign language curriculum. I have taken French for six years. Because of that, I feel confident in my ability to converse with native speakers on a variety of topics. The French...The only complaint I have about my school is its focus on STEM. There are so many math and science courses available to take, but all of the fine arts programs are very small in comparison. In spite....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 922,

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#4 Best Public Middle Schools in Arizona.

BASIS Oro Valley

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Public School,

ORO VALLEY, AZ,

6-12,

90 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Great school. Have some of the most dedicated teachers and administrators. Small class size provide more individual attention and real time feedback from the teachers. It's not a school for the faint...However, since the school is so academic driven, I feel there could be more electives for wider areas of interests..

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 628,

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#25 Best Public Middle Schools in Arizona.

Hermosa Montessori School

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Public School,

TUCSON, AZ,

PK, K-8,

9 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Hermosa Montessori has been an incredible blessing to our family. Our children have been so happy, and have been enjoying a wonderful education, and community through their school years at Hermosa.....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 202,

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Public School,

CHANDLER, AZ,

PK, 7-12,

9 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Very good school academically with a great staff. The ownership is very involved and supportive of the student. The teachers seem to care and are responsive when contacted. They work hard to help....

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Overall Niche Grade: C,

Students: 248,

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#27 Best Public Middle Schools in Arizona.

Legacy Traditional School - NW Tucson

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Public School,

TUCSON, AZ,

K-8,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Our son was accepted middle of last year during the COVID-19 pandemic so he was behind in his academics when he started. Since starting at Legacy, he has been catching up. We’re loving the....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 1,253,

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#29 Best Public Middle Schools in Arizona.

Academy of Math & Science - Prince

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Public School,

TUCSON, AZ,

K-8,

8 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says We're the best mix of hard work and fun. We've been honored as AZ Charter School of the Year. The campus is not only the highest performing AMS campus but it's also got the most history of success.....

Read 8 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 690,

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#51 Best Public Middle Schools in Arizona.

Khalsa School

Public School,

TUCSON, AZ,

K-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 1 stars.

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 261,

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#52 Best Public Middle Schools in Arizona.

Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

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Public School,

TUCSON, AZ,

K-12,

72 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I've had a great experience at Sonoran Science Academy. The small class sizes are great compared to other public high schools. Not only do you get to know all your classmates, the teachers actually....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 618,

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#56 Best Public Middle Schools in Arizona.

Leman Academy Of Excellence-Oro Valley Arizona

Leman Academy of Excellence, AZ,

K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 825,

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#60 Best Public Middle Schools in Arizona.

Orange Grove Middle School

Catalina Foothills Unified School District, AZ,

6-8,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Orange Grove has some extremely amazing teachers, and probably an overly high fraction of the teachers there are absolutely wonderful. Of course, not every single teacher can be so highly praised,....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 675,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

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#71 Best Public Middle Schools in Arizona.

Leman Academy of Excellence

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Leman Academy of Excellence, AZ,

K-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says My kids attended a school in Vail. The improvement I have seen in them since moving to Leman has been an eye opener. The staff cares, their teaching is so the children learn, not to a test. Best....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,023,

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#73 Best Public Middle Schools in Arizona.

Mexicayotl Academy

Mexicayotl Academy, AZ,

K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 181,

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#74 Best Public Middle Schools in Arizona.

Esperero Canyon Middle School

Catalina Foothills Unified School District, AZ,

6-8,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says I have nothing but wonderful things to say about ECMS. My daughter attended last year as a 6th grader. This was her first year in the district, having moved here from another state...and wow...what a....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 567,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

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#77 Best Public Middle Schools in Arizona.

Presidio School

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Public School,

TUCSON, AZ,

K-12,

15 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Love the small class sizes and approachable, loving teachers. Specials teachers are knowledgeable and Dance is my favorite. Because everyone is from all over Tucson with no busing system, not a lot....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 397,

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#83 Best Public Middle Schools in Arizona.

Academy of Tucson Middle School

Academy of Tucson, AZ,

5-8,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says My daughters have made great friends there and have really grown in their education. It does require parent involvement but that can help make a stronger student. My daughters have had some great....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 201,

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#102 Best Public Middle Schools in Arizona.

Leman Academy of Excellence East Tucson

Leman Academy of Excellence, AZ,

K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 932,

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#103 Best Public Middle Schools in Arizona.

Accelerated Learning Laboratory

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Public School,

TUCSON, AZ,

K-12,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says My favorite part of this school is that its smaller than most public schools, which allows teachers to bond with students, and for me, this makes the learning process more useful as they always have....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 233,

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#151 Best Public Middle Schools in Arizona.

Satori Charter School

Public School,

TUCSON, AZ,

2-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 126,

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#164 Best Public Middle Schools in Arizona.

Sonoran Science Academy - East

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Public School,

TUCSON, AZ,

K-8,

7 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says We have had great experiences academically, with administrators, teachers and handling behavioral issues. We have seen vast improvements on my child’s education, drive to learn and personal growth....

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 543,

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#202 Best Public Middle Schools in Arizona.

Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown Campus

City Center for Collaborative Learning, AZ,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 69,

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#208 Best Public Middle Schools in Arizona.

Tucson Country Day School

Public School,

TUCSON, AZ,

K-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 2 stars.

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 575,

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#211 Best Public Middle Schools in Arizona.

Paulo Freire Freedom School

City Center for Collaborative Learning, AZ,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 75,

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#251 Best Public Middle Schools in Arizona.

Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School

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Tucson Unified School District, AZ,

6-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says Dodge Middle School is great. I went there all 3 years for middle school and it may have been strict but it really helped me in life and some things I learned there I still use till this day. It was....

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Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 439,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

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#261 Best Public Middle Schools in Arizona.

Cross Middle School

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Amphitheater Unified School District, AZ,

6-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

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Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 653,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

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#278 Best Public Middle Schools in Arizona.

Sonoran Science Academy - Davis Monthan

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Public School,

TUCSON, AZ,

6-12,

24 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Sonoran Science Academy - Davis Monthan has very friendly teachers and staff, and they're all passionate about the classes they teach. Additionally, they efficiently provide both middle-school and....

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Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 148,

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#302 Best Public Middle Schools in Arizona.

La Paloma Academy (Lakeside)

Arizona Community Development Corporation, AZ,

K-8,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 2.5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says We love it the front office staff remembers everyone and they are very personable.teachers are amazing for the most part . only downfall for the school is the parkling lot its nuts who ever designed....

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Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 888,

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Private School,

SEATTLE, WA,

PK, K-5,

26 Niche users give it an average review of 4.9 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says We are thrilled and thankful to be a part of the community at Epiphany School. Our son began his journey at Epiphany this fall – what a year to be entering Pre-K! Well before his first day of....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 267,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

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Private School,

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA,

6-12,

Students: 143,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

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