For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 4,679 students in 85204, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85204, AZ are Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus, Harris Elementary School and Porter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85204 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85204, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85204, AZ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Harris Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1820 S Harris Dr
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 545-7060
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 545-7060
Gr: PK-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Porter Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 S Lindsay Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6700
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6700
Gr: PK-6 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3220 E Pueblo Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1701
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1701
Gr: PK-6 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
920 E Broadway Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1400
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1400
Gr: PK-6 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Robson Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2122 E Pueblo Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6600
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Keller Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1445 E Hilton Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6171
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6171
Gr: PK-6 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
345 S Hall
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6526
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6526
Gr: PK-6 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
948 S Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-5556
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-5556
Gr: PK-6 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
930 S Lazona Dr
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6300
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85204, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85204, AZ include Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus, Harris Elementary School and Porter Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85204?
10 public preschools are located in 85204.
What is the racial composition of students in 85204?
85204 public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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