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Best 85204 Arizona Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 6,299 students in 85204, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85204, AZ are Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa, Happy Valley School and Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Eastmark. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85204 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85204, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85204, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85204, AZ?
How many public middle schools are located in 85204?
13 public middle schools are located in 85204.
What is the racial composition of students in 85204?
85204 public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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