For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,600 students in 85203, AZ (there are 6 private schools, serving 502 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 85203, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85203, AZ are Macarthur Elementary School, Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus and Academy With Community Partners. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85203 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85203, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85203, AZ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Macarthur Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1435 E Mclellan Rd
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-7800
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-7800
Grades: PK-6
| 577 students
Rank: #22.
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
815 N Gilbert Rd
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 964-1381
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 964-1381
Grades: K-7
| 207 students
Rank: #33.
Academy With Community Partners
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
433 N Hall
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 833-0068
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 833-0068
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
Rank: #44.
Michael T. Hughes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
630 N Hunt Dr
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-7500
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-7500
Grades: PK-6
| 425 students
Rank: #55.
Edison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
545 N Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-5300
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-5300
Grades: PK-6
| 567 students
Rank: #66.
Learning Foundation
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
851 North Stapley Drive Bld 6
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 834-6202
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 834-6202
Grades: K-12
| 190 students
Rank: #77.
Eagle College Preparatory School- Mesa
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1619 E Main St
Mesa, AZ 85203
(602) 638-0802
Mesa, AZ 85203
(602) 638-0802
Grades: K-8
| 173 students
Rank: #88.
Lehi Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2555 N Stapley Dr
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-5500
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-5500
Grades: PK-6
| 376 students
Rank: #99.
Kino Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
848 N Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-2400
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-2400
Grades: 7-8
| 914 students
85203, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Mesa (Closed 2017)
Charter School
2345 N. Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 264-3710
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 264-3710
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Evit - Kino Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
848 North Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-2400
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-2400
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Lehi Montessori (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2415 N Terrace Cir
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 464-2800
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 464-2800
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Shelby School The (Closed 2011)
Charter School
807 East 5th Street
Mesa, AZ 85203
(928) 478-4706
Mesa, AZ 85203
(928) 478-4706
Grades: K-10
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85203, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85203, AZ include Macarthur Elementary School, Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus and Academy With Community Partners.
How many public schools are located in 85203?
9 public schools are located in 85203.
What percentage of students in 85203 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 85203 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85203?
85203 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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