For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,484 students in 85203, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85203, AZ are Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus, Learning Foundation and Eagle College Preparatory School- Mesa. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85203 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85203, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85203, AZ Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 middle schools in 85203, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85203, AZ include Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus, Learning Foundation and Eagle College Preparatory School- Mesa.
How many public middle schools are located in 85203?
4 public middle schools are located in 85203.
What is the racial composition of students in 85203?
85203 public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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