For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,790 students in 85202, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85202, AZ are Franklin Accelerated Academy - Jordan Campus, Eagleridge Enrichment Program and Rhodes Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85202 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85202, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85202, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Eagleridge Enrichment Program
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1313 W Medina Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3686
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3686
Gr: K-9 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 63:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Rhodes Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1860 S Longmore
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-2300
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-2300
Gr: 7-9 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
1501 W Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-5363
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-5363
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85202, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85202, AZ include Franklin Accelerated Academy - Jordan Campus, Eagleridge Enrichment Program and Rhodes Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85202?
5 public middle schools are located in 85202.
What is the racial composition of students in 85202?
85202 public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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