For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 9,205 students in 85207, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 15 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 85207, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85207, AZ are Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies, Las Sendas Elementary School and Evit - Red Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85207 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85207, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85207, AZ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6919 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Grades: 4-9
| 410 students
Rank: #22.
Las Sendas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3120 N Red Mtn
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8725
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8725
Grades: PK-6
| 747 students
Rank: #33.
Evit - Red Mountain High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 70% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7301 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Pathfinder Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2906 N Boulder Canyon
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 986-7071
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 986-7071
Grades: K-8
| 600 students
Rank: #55.
Red Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7301 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8000
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 3,448 students
Rank: #66.
Zaharis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9410 E Mckellips Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7200
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7200
Grades: PK-6
| 769 students
Rank: #77.
Cambridge Academy East
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20365 East Ocotillo Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 987-3577
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 987-3577
Grades: K-8
| 86 students
Rank: #88.
Taft Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9800 E Quarterline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-9100
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-9100
Grades: PK-6
| 462 students
Rank: #99.
Falcon Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1645 N Sterling
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8600
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8600
Grades: PK-6
| 487 students
Rank: #1010.
Sousa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
616 N Mountain Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8900
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8900
Grades: PK-6
| 384 students
Rank: #1111.
Smith Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10100 E Adobe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-9900
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-9900
Grades: 7-8
| 841 students
Rank: #1212.
East Valley High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7420 E Main St
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 981-2008
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 981-2008
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
Rank: #1313.
Salk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7029 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8400
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8400
Grades: PK-6
| 563 students
Rank: n/an/a
Red Mountain Center For Early Education
Magnet School
950 N Sunvalley Blvd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-3975
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-3975
Grades: PK
| 253 students
85207, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cambridge Academy East (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
9412 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 641-2828
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 641-2828
Grades: K-6
| 139 students
Evit - Smith Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
10100 East Adobe Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-9900
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-9900
Grades: 9
| n/a students
7042 East Adobe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-0200
Grades: K-8
| 584 students
Legacy Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
7618 E. University Dr.
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 981-1500
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 981-1500
Grades: K-10
| n/a students
Power Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
7038 E Adobe
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-0200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
S H A R P (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
950 North Sun Valley Blvd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-0200
Grades: K-12
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85207, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85207, AZ include Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies, Las Sendas Elementary School and Evit - Red Mountain High School.
How many public schools are located in 85207?
14 public schools are located in 85207.
What percentage of students in 85207 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 85207 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85207?
85207 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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