For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,326 students in 85206, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85206, AZ are Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus, Johnson Elementary School and Madison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85206 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85206, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85206, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4949 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-2600
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 857 students
Rank: #22.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3807 E Pueblo Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 427-6800
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 427-6800
Grades: PK-6
| 618 students
Rank: #33.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
849 S Sunnyvale
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-8800
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-8800
Grades: PK-6
| 378 students
Rank: #44.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5619 E Glade Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-9250
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-9250
Grades: PK-6
| 473 students
85206, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4710 E. Baseline Road
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 325-1299
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 325-1299
Grades: K-12
| 155 students
4949 East Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-0200
Grades: 7-9
| 668 students
Evit - Shepherd Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1407 North Alta Mesa Drive
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-1800
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-1800
Grades: 9
| n/a students
5005 East Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-0200
Grades: K-6
| 367 students
4710 E. Baseline
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 600-2802
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 600-2802
Grades: K-8
| 106 students
4710 E. Baseline
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 325-1299
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 325-1299
Grades: K-8
| 72 students
4710 E. Baseline Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 325-8950
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 325-8950
Grades: K-8
| 147 students
4710 East Baseline Road
Mesa, AZ 85206
(602) 238-3080
Mesa, AZ 85206
(602) 238-3080
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 85206, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85206, AZ include Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus, Johnson Elementary School and Madison Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85206?
4 public elementary schools are located in 85206.
What is the racial composition of students in 85206?
85206 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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