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Best 85210 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 7,672 students in 85210, AZ (there are 3 private schools, serving 328 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 85210, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85210, AZ are Heritage Academy Gateway, Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus and Heritage Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85210 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85210, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85210, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage Academy Gateway
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19630 E.germann Road
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 461-4400
Gr: K-12 | 1,556 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
236 S Sirrine
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-5400
Gr: PK-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
32 S Center St
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 969-5641
Gr: 7-12 | 778 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
East Valley Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
855 W 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-9350
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Pinnacle Charter High School-tempe East
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1712 E Guadalupe Rd Ste 101
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 785-7776
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Crismon Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
825 W Medina Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Heritage Academy Laveen
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4275 W Baseline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 290-8546
Gr: 6-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Pinnacle Online - Wmcb
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1712 E Guadalupe Rd Ste 101
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 785-7776
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
930 S Sirrine
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-6400
Gr: PK-6 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Mesa Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
221 W 6th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 844-3965
Gr: K-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
Burke Basic School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
131 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 964-4602
Gr: K-6 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Redbird Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 S Extension Rd
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-1200
Gr: PK-6 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1313.
Guerrero Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
463 S Alma School Rd
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-9220
Gr: PK-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Crossroads At East Valley Academy
855 W 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-9350
Gr: 5-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Education Center
122 N Country Club Dr
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-0000
Gr: PK | 77 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Evit - East Valley Academy
Vocational School
855 W 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Heritage Academy Maricopa
Charter School
41004 W Lucera Ln
Mesa, AZ 85210
(520) 367-3800
Gr: 6-12 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Mesa Center For Success
Special Education School
855 W 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-3802
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Paul Revere Academy
Charter School
1601 W Main St
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 85210, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85210, AZ include Heritage Academy Gateway, Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus and Heritage Academy.
How many public schools are located in 85210?
19 public schools are located in 85210.
What percentage of students in 85210 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 85210 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85210?
85210 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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