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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 85204 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 public schools serving 15,294 students in 85204, AZ (there are 2 private schools, serving 298 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 85204, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85204, AZ are Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus, Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa and Happy Valley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85204 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85204, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85204, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Sequoia Village High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
982 Full House Ln
Mesa, AZ 85204
(928) 537-1208
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #77.
Happy Valley School East Campus
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
266 E Westbrooke Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 888-1342
Gr: K-6 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
George Washington Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1945 S 1st St E
Mesa, AZ 85204
(928) 440-6228
Gr: K-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Harris Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1820 S Harris Dr
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 545-7060
Gr: PK-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1010.
Porter Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1350 S Lindsay Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6700
Gr: PK-6 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1111.
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1460 S Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1212.
Mesa High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1630 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 3,233 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3220 E Pueblo Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1701
Gr: PK-6 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1414.
Evit - Mesa High School
Vocational School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1630 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1515.
Taylor Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
705 S 32nd St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1500
Gr: 7-9 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1616.
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20370 W. Roosevelt St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Gr: K-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1717.
Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2820 W Kelton Ln
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Gr: 6-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1818.
Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
16454 N 28th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(623) 878-0986
Gr: K-5 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1919.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
920 E Broadway Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1400
Gr: PK-6 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2020.
Sequoia Pathway Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
19265 N Porter Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(520) 568-2112
Gr: K-12 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2121.
Kelly
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1648 S 16th St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2222.
Robson Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2122 E Pueblo Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2323.
Keller Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1445 E Hilton Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6171
Gr: PK-6 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2424.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
345 S Hall
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6526
Gr: PK-6 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2525.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
948 S Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-5556
Gr: PK-6 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2626.
New Horizon School For The Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
446 E Broadway Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 655-7444
Gr: K-6 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2727.
Sequoia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1460 S Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Gr: K-12 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2828.
Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
930 S Lazona Dr
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2929.
Children First Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1648 S 16th St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Gr: K-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
Sun Valley High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1143 S Lindsay Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 497-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 85204, AZ?
How many public schools are located in 85204?
31 public schools are located in 85204.
What percentage of students in 85204 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 85204 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85204?
85204 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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