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Best 85212 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 14,923 students in 85212, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in 85212, AZ are Basis Mesa, Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary School and Canyon Rim Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85212 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85212, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85212, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5010 S Eastmark Pkwy
Mesa, AZ 85212
(602) 239-4807
Gr: K-12 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6950 E Williams Field Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5700
Gr: K-4 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Canyon Rim Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3045 S Canyon Rim
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 984-3216
Gr: PK-6 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Meridian
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3900 S Mountain Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-4032
Gr: PK-6 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Silver Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9737 E Toledo Ave
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 987-7443
Gr: PK-6 | 1,384 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7350 E. Innovation Way South
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5769
Gr: 8-12 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Gateway Polytechnic Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5149 S Signal Butte Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 987-7440
Gr: PK-8 | 1,003 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Highland Jr High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6915 E Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 632-4739
Gr: 6-8 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6950 E Williams Field Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5700
Gr: 5-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
Eastmark High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9560 E Ray Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 474-6950
Gr: 7-12 | 1,889 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1111.
Boulder Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8045 E Portobello Ave
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 507-1404
Gr: PK-6 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1212.
American Leadership Academy Virtual
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6913 E Rembrandt Ave
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 420-2101
Gr: K-12 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1313.
Liberty Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3015 S Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 830-3444
Gr: K-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
American Leadership Academy - Sierra Vista K-12
Charter School
3039 Leadership Way
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 420-2101
Gr: K-12 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
American Leadership Academy Mesa North K-12
Charter School
5901 E Thomas Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 420-2101
Gr: K-12 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
American Leadership Academy Of Applied Technologies
Charter School
7729 E. Pecos Road
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 420-2101
Gr: K-12 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12
Charter School
14582 N. Sarival Ave
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 861-1320
Gr: K-12 | 2,276 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Evit - American Leadership Academy Of Applied Technologies
Vocational School
7729 E Pecos Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 896-9960
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Evit Eastmark High School
Vocational School
9560 E Ray Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 474-6955
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
San Tan Charter School
Charter School
Meridian And Germann
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 222-0811

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 85212, AZ?
How many public schools are located in 85212?
20 public schools are located in 85212.
What is the racial composition of students in 85212?
85212 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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