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Best 85203 Arizona Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,355 students in 85203, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85203, AZ are Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus, Learning Foundation and Eagle College Preparatory School- Mesa. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85203 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85203, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85203, AZ Public Middle 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 middle schools in 85203, AZ?
How many public middle schools are located in 85203?
5 public middle schools are located in 85203.
What is the racial composition of students in 85203?
85203 public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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