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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Mesa Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 160 public schools serving 90,144 students in Mesa, AZ (there are 31 private schools, serving 2,665 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Mesa, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mesa, AZ are Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies, Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus and Franklin Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mesa, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Mesa have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Mesa, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies
(Math: 82% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6919 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Gr: 4-9 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4949 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-2600
Gr: PK-6 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Franklin Junior High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4949 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-8990
Gr: 7-9 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Self Development Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1709 N Greenfield Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Gr: K-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1753 E 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Basis Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5010 S Eastmark Pkwy
Mesa, AZ 85212
(602) 239-4807
Gr: K-12 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2834 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 926-8375
Gr: K-7 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Las Sendas Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3120 N Red Mtn
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8725
Gr: PK-6 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Happy Valley School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7140 W Happy Valley Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(623) 376-2900
Gr: K-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Evit - Red Mountain High School
Vocational School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 70% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7301 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Pathfinder Academy
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2906 N Boulder Canyon
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 986-7071
Gr: K-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6950 E Williams Field Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5700
Gr: K-4 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1313.
Canyon Rim Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3045 S Canyon Rim
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 984-3216
Gr: PK-6 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1414.
Heritage Academy Gateway
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19630 E.germann Road
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 461-4400
Gr: K-12 | 1,556 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1515.
Ishikawa Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2635 N 32nd St
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-7688
Gr: PK-6 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1616.
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
236 S Sirrine
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-5400
Gr: PK-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1717.
Hale Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1425 N 23rd St
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-7400
Gr: PK-6 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1818.
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
815 N Gilbert Rd
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 964-1381
Gr: K-7 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1919.
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Jordan Campus
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1313 W. Medina Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3900
Gr: PK-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2020.
Hermosa Vista Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2626 N 24th St
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-7551
Gr: PK-6 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2121.
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Eastmark
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4850 W. Eastmark Parkway
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 351-8070
Gr: K-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2222.
Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1435 E Mclellan Rd
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-7800
Gr: PK-6 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2323.
Mountain View High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2700 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 3,421 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2424.
Red Mountain High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7301 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 3,379 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2525.
Superstition Springs Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7125 E Monterey Ave
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 641-6413
Gr: PK-6 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2626.
Meridian
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3900 S Mountain Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-4032
Gr: PK-6 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2727.
Entz Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4132 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7200
Gr: PK-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2828.
Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
32 S Center St
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 969-5641
Gr: 7-12 | 778 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2929.
Zaharis Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9410 E Mckellips Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7200
Gr: PK-6 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3030.
Silver Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9737 E Toledo Ave
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 987-7443
Gr: PK-6 | 1,384 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3131.
K-8 Stem Academy At Red Mountain Ranch
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6650 E Raftriver St
Mesa, AZ 85215
(480) 472-7900
Gr: PK-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3232.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4925 E Ingram St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8500
Gr: PK-6 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3333.
Sequoia Lehi Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2345 N Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 397-9890
Gr: K-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3434.
East Valley Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
855 W 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-9350
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3535.
Augusta Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9430 E Neville Ave
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 635-2011
Gr: PK-6 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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Mesa public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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