For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 7,396 students in 85210, AZ (there are 3 private schools, serving 285 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 85210, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85210, AZ are Heritage Academy Gateway, Heritage Academy and Franklin West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85210 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85210, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85210, AZ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage Academy Gateway
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19630 E.germann Road
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 461-4400
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 461-4400
Grades: K-12
| 1,370 students
Rank: #22.
Heritage Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32 S Center St
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 969-5641
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 969-5641
Grades: 7-12
| 782 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
236 S Sirrine
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-5400
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-5400
Grades: PK-6
| 430 students
Rank: #44.
East Valley Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
855 W 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-9350
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-9350
Grades: 9-12
| 307 students
Rank: #55.
Heritage Academy Maricopa
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41004 W Lucera Ln
Mesa, AZ 85210
(520) 367-3800
Mesa, AZ 85210
(520) 367-3800
Grades: 6-12
| 883 students
Rank: #66.
Pinnacle Charter High School-tempe East
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1712 E Guadalupe Rd Ste 101
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 785-7776
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 785-7776
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Crismon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
825 W Medina Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-4000
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-4000
Grades: PK-6
| 416 students
Rank: #88.
Heritage Academy Laveen
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4275 W Baseline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 290-8546
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 290-8546
Grades: 6-12
| 650 students
Rank: #99.
Burke Basic School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
131 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 964-4602
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 964-4602
Grades: K-6
| 699 students
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
930 S Sirrine
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-6400
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-6400
Grades: PK-6
| 630 students
Rank: #1111.
Mesa Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
221 W 6th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 844-3965
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 844-3965
Grades: K-8
| 218 students
Rank: #1212.
Pinnacle Online - Wmcb
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1712 E Guadalupe Rd Ste 101
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 785-7776
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 785-7776
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Rank: #1313.
Guerrero Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
463 S Alma School Rd
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-9220
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-9220
Grades: PK-6
| 436 students
Rank: #1414.
Redbird Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1020 S Extension Rd
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-1200
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-1200
Grades: PK-6
| 455 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Education Center
Magnet School
122 N Country Club Dr
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-0000
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-0000
Grades: PK
| 61 students
Rank: n/an/a
Evit - East Valley Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
855 W 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Paul Revere Academy
Charter School
1601 W Main St
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 461-4000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
85210, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1810 S. Louis Street
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 506-2707
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 506-2707
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1020 S Extension
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-1200
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-1200
Grades: PK-6
| 689 students
Heritage Academy Queen Creek (Closed 2021)
Charter School
Germann Road & Haws Road
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 969-5641
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 969-5641
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
65 East 1st Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 668-4400
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 668-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Mesa Transitional Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1810 S Lewis
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 452-4700
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 452-4700
Grades: 3-12
| 61 students
810 S Alma School Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 542-5393
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 542-5393
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
855 W. 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-0200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Sunridge Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
737 W Guadalupe Road
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-0200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1020 S Extension
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-1200
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-1200
Grades: K-6
| 655 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85210, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85210, AZ include Heritage Academy Gateway, Heritage Academy and Franklin West Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85210?
17 public schools are located in 85210.
What percentage of students in 85210 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 85210 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85210?
85210 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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