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Best 85207 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,453 students in 85207, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 10 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 85207, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85207, AZ are Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies, Las Sendas Elementary School and Evit - Red Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85207 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85207, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85207, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies
(Math: 82% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6919 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Gr: 4-9 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Las Sendas Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3120 N Red Mtn
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8725
Gr: PK-6 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Evit - Red Mountain High School
Vocational School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 70% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7301 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pathfinder Academy
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2906 N Boulder Canyon
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 986-7071
Gr: K-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Red Mountain High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7301 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 3,379 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Zaharis Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9410 E Mckellips Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7200
Gr: PK-6 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Cambridge Academy East
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20365 East Ocotillo Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 987-3577
Gr: K-8
Rank: #88.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9800 E Quarterline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-9100
Gr: PK-6 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #99.
Falcon Hill Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1645 N Sterling
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8600
Gr: PK-6 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
Salk Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7029 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8400
Gr: PK-6 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Sousa Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
616 N Mountain Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8900
Gr: PK-6 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1212.
Smith Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10100 E Adobe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-9900
Gr: 7-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1313.
East Valley High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7420 E Main St
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 981-2008
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Red Mountain Center For Early Education
950 N Sunvalley Blvd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-3975
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
S H A R P
Special Education School
7302 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8970
Gr: K-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 85207, AZ?
How many public schools are located in 85207?
15 public schools are located in 85207.
What percentage of students in 85207 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 85207 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85207?
85207 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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