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Best 85209 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,881 students in 85209, AZ (there are 3 private schools, serving 355 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 85209, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85209, AZ are Superstition Springs Elementary School, Augusta Ranch Elementary School and Desert Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85209 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85209, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85209, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Superstition Springs Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7125 E Monterey Ave
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 641-6413
Gr: PK-6 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Augusta Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9430 E Neville Ave
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 635-2011
Gr: PK-6 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Desert Ridge High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10045 E Madero Ave
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 984-8947
Gr: 8-12 | 2,103 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Noah Webster Schools- Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7301 E Baseline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 986-2335
Gr: K-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Evit - Desert Ridge High School
Vocational School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10045 E Madero Ave
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #66.
Desert Ridge Jr. High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10211 E Madero Ave
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 635-2025
Gr: 7-8 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
State Online School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 S Power Rd Ste 215, Ste 2
Mesa, AZ 85209
(602) 641-8254
Gr: K-12 | 839 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Virtual School Of Arizona
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 S Power Rd Ste 215
Mesa, AZ 85209
(602) 641-8254
Gr: K-12 | 849 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Superstition High School
10222 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 472-9650
Gr: 7-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 85209, AZ?
How many public schools are located in 85209?
9 public schools are located in 85209.
What percentage of students in 85209 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 85209 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85209?
85209 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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