For the 2025 school year, there are 109 public elementary schools serving 56,031 students in Mesa, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mesa, AZ are Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies, Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus and Self Development Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mesa, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mesa have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mesa, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies
(Math: 82% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6919 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Gr: 4-9 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4949 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-2600
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-2600
Gr: PK-6 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Self Development Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1709 N Greenfield Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Gr: K-8 | 369 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1753 E 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Basis Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5010 S Eastmark Pkwy
Mesa, AZ 85212
(602) 239-4807
Mesa, AZ 85212
(602) 239-4807
Gr: K-12 | 867 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2834 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 926-8375
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 926-8375
Gr: K-7 | 258 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Las Sendas Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3120 N Red Mtn
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8725
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8725
Gr: PK-6 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Happy Valley School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7140 W Happy Valley Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(623) 376-2900
Mesa, AZ 85204
(623) 376-2900
Gr: K-8 | 567 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Pathfinder Academy
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2906 N Boulder Canyon
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 986-7071
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 986-7071
Gr: K-8 | 606 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6950 E Williams Field Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5700
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5700
Gr: K-4 | 488 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1111.
Canyon Rim Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3045 S Canyon Rim
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 984-3216
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 984-3216
Gr: PK-6 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1212.
Heritage Academy Gateway
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19630 E.germann Road
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 461-4400
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 461-4400
Gr: K-12 | 1,510 student Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1313.
Ishikawa Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2635 N 32nd St
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-7688
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-7688
Gr: PK-6 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1414.
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
236 S Sirrine
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-5400
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-5400
Gr: PK-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1515.
Hale Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1425 N 23rd St
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-7400
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-7400
Gr: PK-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1616.
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
815 N Gilbert Rd
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 964-1381
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 964-1381
Gr: K-7 | 184 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1717.
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Jordan Campus
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1313 W. Medina Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3900
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3900
Gr: PK-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1818.
Hermosa Vista Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2626 N 24th St
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-7551
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-7551
Gr: PK-6 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1919.
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Eastmark
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4850 W. Eastmark Parkway
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 351-8070
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 351-8070
Gr: K-8 | 340 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2020.
Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1435 E Mclellan Rd
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-7800
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-7800
Gr: PK-6 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2121.
Superstition Springs Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7125 E Monterey Ave
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 641-6413
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 641-6413
Gr: PK-6 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2222.
Meridian
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 S Mountain Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-4032
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-4032
Gr: PK-6 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2323.
Entz Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4132 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7200
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7200
Gr: PK-6 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2424.
Zaharis Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9410 E Mckellips Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7200
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7200
Gr: PK-6 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2525.
Silver Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9737 E Toledo Ave
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 987-7443
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 987-7443
Gr: PK-6 | 1,330 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2626.
Red Mountain Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6650 E Raftriver St
Mesa, AZ 85215
(480) 472-7900
Mesa, AZ 85215
(480) 472-7900
Gr: PK-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2727.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4925 E Ingram St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8500
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8500
Gr: PK-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2828.
Sequoia Lehi Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2345 N Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 397-9890
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 397-9890
Gr: K-6 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2929.
Augusta Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9430 E Neville Ave
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 635-2011
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 635-2011
Gr: PK-6 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3030.
Gateway Polytechnic Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5149 S Signal Butte Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 987-7440
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 987-7440
Gr: PK-8 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3131.
Highland Jr High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6915 E Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 632-4739
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 632-4739
Gr: 6-8 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3232.
Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6950 E Williams Field Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5700
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5700
Gr: 5-8 | 351 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3333.
Self Development Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1709 N Greenfield Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Gr: K-8 | 3 students
Rank: #3434.
Cambridge Academy East
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20365 East Ocotillo Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 987-3577
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 987-3577
Gr: K-8
Rank: #3535.
Highland Arts Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3042 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-7600
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-7600
Gr: PK-6 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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Mesa, Arizona 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2820 W Kelton Ln
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Astravo Online Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2500 S Power Rd Ste 215
Mesa, AZ 85209
(602) 641-8254
Mesa, AZ 85209
(602) 641-8254
Gr: K-12 | 624 students Minority enrollment: 65%
6110 S. Sagewood St.
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5750
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5750
Gr: 5-8
4710 E. Baseline Road
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 325-1299
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 325-1299
Gr: K-12 | 155 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Mesa (Closed 2017)
Charter School
2345 N. Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 264-3710
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 264-3710
1020 S Extension
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-1200
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-1200
Gr: PK-6 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
4949 East Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-0200
Gr: 7-9 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Cambridge Academy East (Closed 2021)
Charter School
9412 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 641-2828
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 641-2828
Gr: K-7 | 200 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Canyon Valley High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
7007 East Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-3452
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-3452
Gr: 7-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
7007 East Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-3452
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-3452
Gr: 5-8 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 54%
1455 South Stapley Dr
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 833-7470
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 833-7470
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Children First Academy - Tempe (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1938 East Apache Blvd.
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3200
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3200
Gr: K-8
535 South Lewis St
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-0200
Gr: 5-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
848 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Gr: PK-6 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Evit - Brimhall Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 7-9
Evit - Carson Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 7-9
Evit - Fremont Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1001 North Power Road
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8300
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8300
Gr: 9
Evit - Kino Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
848 North Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-2400
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-2400
Gr: 9
Evit - Mesa Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
828 East Broadway
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1300
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1300
Gr: 9
Evit - Poston Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2433 East Adobe Street
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2100
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2100
Gr: 9
Evit - Powell Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 7-9
Evit - Rhodes Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1860 S. Longmore
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-2300
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-2300
Gr: 9
Evit - Shepherd Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1407 North Alta Mesa Drive
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-1800
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-1800
Gr: 9
Evit - Smith Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
10100 East Adobe Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-9900
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-9900
Gr: 9
Evit - Stapley Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3250 East Hermosa Vista Drive
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2700
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2700
Gr: 9
Evit - Taylor Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
705 S. 32nd Street
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1500
Gr: 9
Evit Tempe Auto High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
P.o. Box 879
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Minority enrollment: 21%
2929 East Mckellips Rd
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 924-1500
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 924-1500
Gr: K-8
3015 South Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 985-6112
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 985-6112
Gr: K-6
7042 East Adobe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-0200
Gr: K-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
5005 East Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-0200
Gr: K-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mesa, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mesa, AZ include Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies, Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus and Self Development Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mesa?
109 public elementary schools are located in Mesa.
What is the racial composition of students in Mesa?
Mesa public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Mesa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Mesa include: Concordia Charter School vs. Step Up School, Step Up School vs. Concordia Charter School, Silver Valley Elementary School vs. Gateway Polytechnic Academy
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