For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,946 students in 85202, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85202, AZ are Franklin Accelerated Academy - Jordan Campus, Washington Elementary School and Adams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85202 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85202, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85202, AZ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Jordan Campus
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1313 W. Medina Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3900
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3900
Grades: PK-8
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2260 W Isabella Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-4100
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-4100
Grades: PK-6
| 463 students
Rank: #33.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
738 S Longmore
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-4300
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 668 students
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
828 S Valencia
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-4205
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-4205
Grades: PK-6
| 506 students
85202, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1313 W Medina
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-0200
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Evit - Rhodes Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1860 S. Longmore
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-2300
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-2300
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85202, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85202, AZ include Franklin Accelerated Academy - Jordan Campus, Washington Elementary School and Adams Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85202?
4 public preschools are located in 85202.
What is the racial composition of students in 85202?
85202 public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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