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Best 85203 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,476 students in 85203, AZ (there are 7 private schools, serving 500 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 85203, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85203, AZ are Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus, Macarthur Elementary School and Learning Foundation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85203 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85203, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85203, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Learning Foundation
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
851 North Stapley Drive Bld 6
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 834-6202
Gr: K-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
545 N Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-5300
Gr: PK-6 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Michael T. Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
630 N Hunt Dr
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-7500
Gr: PK-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Eagle College Preparatory School- Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1619 E Main St
Mesa, AZ 85203
(602) 638-0802
Gr: K-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Academy With Community Partners
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
433 N Hall
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 833-0068
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
Lehi Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2555 N Stapley Dr
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-5504
Gr: PK-6 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #99.
Kino Junior High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
848 N Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-2400
Gr: 7-8 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Preparation Academy Of Arizona
Charter School
433 N Hall
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 833-0068
Gr: K-10 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 85203, AZ?
How many public schools are located in 85203?
10 public schools are located in 85203.
What percentage of students in 85203 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 85203 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85203?
85203 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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