For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,640 students in 85208, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 31 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 85208, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85208, AZ are Skyline High School, Patterson Elementary School and Evit - Skyline High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85208 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85208, AZ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85208, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Skyline High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
845 S Crismon Rd
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-9400
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-9400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,127 students
Rank: #22.
Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
615 S Cheshire
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-9700
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-9700
Grades: PK-6
| 762 students
Rank: #33.
Evit - Skyline High School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
854 S. Crismon Rd
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: #44.
Brinton Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11455 E Sunland Ave
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-4075
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-4075
Grades: PK-6
| 485 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 S Jefferson Ave
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-8700
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-8700
Grades: PK-6
| 576 students
Rank: #66.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
638 S 96th St
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-9000
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-9000
Grades: PK-6
| 689 students
85208, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10222 E. Southern Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-9650
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-9650
Grades: 7-12
| 70 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85208, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85208, AZ include Skyline High School, Patterson Elementary School and Evit - Skyline High School.
How many public schools are located in 85208?
6 public schools are located in 85208.
What percentage of students in 85208 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 85208 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85208?
85208 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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