For the 2024-25 school year, there are 33 public schools serving 17,585 students in 85204, AZ (there are 3 private schools, serving 367 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 85204, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85204, AZ are Franklin East Elementary School, Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics and Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85204 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85204, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85204, AZ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin East Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1753 E 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 551 students
Rank: #22.
Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2820 W Kelton Ln
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Rank: #33.
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2834 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 926-8375
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 926-8375
Grades: K-7
| 250 students
Rank: #44.
Happy Valley School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7140 W Happy Valley Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(623) 376-2900
Mesa, AZ 85204
(623) 376-2900
Grades: K-8
| 546 students
Rank: #55.
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Eastmark
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4850 W. Eastmark Parkway
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 351-8070
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 351-8070
Grades: K-8
| 345 students
Rank: #66.
Sequoia Village High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
982 Full House Ln
Mesa, AZ 85204
(928) 537-1208
Mesa, AZ 85204
(928) 537-1208
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: #77.
Sequoia Lehi Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2345 N Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 397-9890
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 397-9890
Grades: K-6
| 90 students
Rank: #88.
Happy Valley School East Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
266 E Westbrooke Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 888-1342
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 888-1342
Grades: K-6
| 447 students
Rank: #99.
George Washington Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1945 S 1st St E
Mesa, AZ 85204
(928) 440-6228
Mesa, AZ 85204
(928) 440-6228
Grades: K-8
| 203 students
Rank: #1010.
Mesa High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1630 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-5900
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 3,475 students
Rank: #1111.
Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2820 W Kelton Ln
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students
Rank: #1212.
Harris Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1820 S Harris Dr
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 545-7060
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 545-7060
Grades: PK-6
| 384 students
Rank: #1313.
Porter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1350 S Lindsay Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6700
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6700
Grades: PK-6
| 472 students
Rank: #1414.
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20370 W. Roosevelt St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Grades: K-11
| 540 students
Rank: #1515.
Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16454 N 28th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(623) 878-0986
Mesa, AZ 85204
(623) 878-0986
Grades: K-5
| 180 students
Rank: #1616.
Irving Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3220 E Pueblo Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1701
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1701
Grades: PK-6
| 456 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Evit - Mesa High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1630 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Lowell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 E Broadway Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1400
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1400
Grades: PK-6
| 417 students
Rank: #1919.
Taylor Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 S 32nd St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1500
Grades: 7-8
| 995 students
Rank: #2020.
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1460 E Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3222
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3222
Grades: K-12
| 3,083 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1460 S Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Kelly
Special Education School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1648 S 16th St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Grades: K-8
| 25 students
Rank: #2323.
Keller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1445 E Hilton Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6171
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6171
Grades: PK-6
| 550 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Robson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2122 E Pueblo Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6600
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 469 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Sequoia Pathway Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19265 N Porter Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(520) 568-2112
Mesa, AZ 85204
(520) 568-2112
Grades: K-12
| 843 students
Rank: #2626.
New Horizon School For The Performing Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
446 E Broadway Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 655-7444
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 655-7444
Grades: K-6
| 147 students
Rank: #2727.
Sequoia Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1460 S Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Grades: K-6
| 362 students
Rank: #2828.
Holmes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
948 S Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-5556
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-5556
Grades: PK-6
| 564 students
Rank: #2929.
Longfellow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
345 S Hall
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6526
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6526
Grades: PK-6
| 426 students
Rank: #3030.
Children First Leadership Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1648 S 16th St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Grades: K-8
| 100 students
Rank: #3131.
Lindbergh Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
930 S Lazona Dr
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6300
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6300
Grades: PK-6
| 506 students
Rank: #3232.
Sequoia Secondary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1460 S Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 649-7737
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 649-7737
Grades: 7-12
| 372 students
Rank: #3333.
Sun Valley High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1143 S Lindsay Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 497-4800
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 497-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
85204, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Career Success High School - Mesa (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1455 South Stapley Dr
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 833-7470
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 833-7470
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Children First Academy - Tempe (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1938 East Apache Blvd.
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3200
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3200
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Evit - Mesa Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
828 East Broadway
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1300
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1300
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Evit - Taylor Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
705 S. 32nd Street
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1500
Grades: 9
| n/a students
828 East Broadway Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-0200
Grades: 7-9
| 701 students
Patriot Academy Mesa (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1455 S. Stapley Dr
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 367-0378
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 367-0378
Grades: K-8
| 3 students
Sequoia Academics And Arts Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1460 South Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3200
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
1460 South Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 446-9288
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 446-9288
Grades: K-8
| 182 students
Sequoia Charter Middle School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1460 South Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3200
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3200
Grades: 7-8
| 183 students
Sequoia Family Learning (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1460 South Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3200
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85204, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85204, AZ include Franklin East Elementary School, Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics and Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa.
How many public schools are located in 85204?
33 public schools are located in 85204.
What percentage of students in 85204 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 85204 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85204?
85204 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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