For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,720 students in 85201, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85201, AZ are Mesa Distance Learning Program, Step Up School and Carson Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85201 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85201, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85201, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mesa Distance Learning Program
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1025 N Country Club Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 308-6015
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 308-6015
Grades: K-12
| 80 students
Rank: #22.
Step Up School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44 E 5th St
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 344-2600
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 344-2600
Grades: K-8
| 64 students
Rank: #33.
Carson Junior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
525 N Westwood
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-2900
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-2900
Grades: 7-9
| 922 students
Rank: #44.
Kerr Center For Agriscience
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 E Mclellan Rd
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5100
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5100
Grades: K-7
| 513 students
Rank: n/an/a
Heartwood Az
Charter School
207 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Grades: K-10
| 141 students
85201, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
848 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Grades: PK-6
| 750 students
Evit - Brimhall Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Evit - Carson Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Evit - Powell Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Evit - Tempe Auto (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Evit Tempe Auto High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
P.o. Box 879
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 695 students
Gem Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
207 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Grades: K-6
| 76 students
Mckellips Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
325 E. Mckellips
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0200
Grades: 5-9
| n/a students
151 N. Centennial Way, Suite 1
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 668-5003
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 668-5003
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Riverview High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1731 N. Country Club Dr.
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5350
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5350
Grades: 7-12
| 114 students
1025 Country Club Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0719
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0719
Grades: PK-12
| 34 students
1025 N. Country Club Drive
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-7261
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-7261
Grades: 8-12
| 42 students
Tapp High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1727 West Main
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0200
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
848 North Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Grades: PK-6
| 745 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85201, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85201, AZ include Mesa Distance Learning Program, Step Up School and Carson Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85201?
5 public middle schools are located in 85201.
What is the racial composition of students in 85201?
85201 public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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