For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,647 students in 85233, AZ (there are 3 private schools, serving 202 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 85233, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85233, AZ are Eduprize School Gilbert, Evit - Mesquite High School and Gilbert Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85233 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85233, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85233, AZ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eduprize School Gilbert
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
580 W Melody Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 813-9537
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 813-9537
Grades: K-12
| 1,429 students
Rank: #22.
Evit - Mesquite High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 S Mcqueen Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 461-4000
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Gilbert Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
175 W Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 892-8624
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 892-8624
Grades: PK-6
| 586 students
Rank: #44.
Islands Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
245 S Mcqueen Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 497-0742
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 497-0742
Grades: PK-6
| 510 students
Rank: #55.
Playa Del Rey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 N Horne St
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 892-7810
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 892-7810
Grades: PK-6
| 461 students
Rank: #66.
Mesquite High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 S Mcqueen Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 632-4750
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 632-4750
Grades: 8-12
| 1,430 students
Rank: #77.
Oak Tree Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 W Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 632-4785
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 632-4785
Grades: PK-6
| 418 students
Rank: #88.
Mesquite Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 W Mesquite St
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 926-1433
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 926-1433
Grades: 6-8
| 813 students
85233, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Edu-prize Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
580 W. Melody Ave.
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 813-9537
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 813-9537
Grades: K-8
| 1,131 students
Eduprize Online Instruction (Closed 2017)
Charter School
580 W. Melody Ave.
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 813-9537
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 813-9537
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85233, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85233, AZ include Eduprize School Gilbert, Evit - Mesquite High School and Gilbert Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85233?
8 public schools are located in 85233.
What percentage of students in 85233 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 85233 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85233?
85233 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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