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Best 85201 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 8,307 students in 85201, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 224 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 85201, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85201, AZ are Evit North Fountain Hills, Evit - East Campus and Jackson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85201 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85201, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85201, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evit North Fountain Hills
Vocational School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17300 E Calaveras Ave
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Evit - East Campus
Vocational School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6625 S Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 10-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
720 West Jackson Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85201
(307) 856-9495
Gr: K-2 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Evit - East Valley Institute Of Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1601 W Main St
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Westwood High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
945 W Rio Salado Pkwy
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 3,135 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1829 N Grand
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5000
Gr: PK-6 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Evit East Apache Junction
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 S Ironwood Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 982-1110
Gr: 10-12
Rank: #88.
Eisenhower Center For Innovation
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
848 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Gr: PK-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
415 N Westwood
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1010.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
202 N Sycamore
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4860
Gr: PK-6 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1111.
Evit - Westwood High School
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
945 W Rio Salado Pkwy
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #1212.
Concordia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
142 N Date
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-0555
Gr: K-6 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1313.
Step Up School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
44 E 5th St
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 344-2600
Gr: K-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #1414.
Carson Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
525 N Westwood
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-2900
Gr: 7-9 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1515.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
733 N Longmore
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4900
Gr: PK-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1616.
Kerr Center For Agriscience
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
125 E Mclellan Rd
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5100
Gr: K-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Concordia Charter School- Navajo Mission
Charter School
One Mission Lane Hwy 191
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-0555
Gr: K-6
Rank: n/an/a
Heartwood Az
Charter School
207 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Gr: K-11 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 85201, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85201, AZ include Evit North Fountain Hills, Evit - East Campus and Jackson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85201?
18 public schools are located in 85201.
What percentage of students in 85201 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 85201 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85201?
85201 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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