For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 4,379 students in 85212, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85212, AZ are Canyon Rim Elementary School, Meridian and Silver Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85212 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85212, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85212, AZ Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canyon Rim Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3045 S Canyon Rim
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 984-3216
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 984-3216
Grades: PK-6
| 849 students
Rank: #22.
Meridian
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 S Mountain Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-4032
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-4032
Grades: PK-6
| 791 students
Rank: #33.
Silver Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9737 E Toledo Ave
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 987-7443
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 987-7443
Grades: PK-6
| 1,240 students
Rank: #44.
Gateway Polytechnic Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5149 S Signal Butte Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 987-7440
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 987-7440
Grades: PK-6
| 1,034 students
Rank: #55.
Boulder Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8045 E Portobello Ave
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 507-1404
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 507-1404
Grades: PK-6
| 465 students
85212, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6110 S. Sagewood St.
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5750
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5750
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Canyon Valley High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
7007 East Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-3452
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-3452
Grades: 7-12
| 187 students
7007 East Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-3452
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-3452
Grades: 5-8
| 46 students
Franklin Arts Academies - Liberty Campus (Closed 2009)
Charter School
3015 South Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 985-6112
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 985-6112
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Polytechnic Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
6859 East Rembrandt Way
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5700
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5700
Grades: K-8
| 350 students
Williams Community School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
7004 E. Union Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 988-9690
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 988-9690
Grades: K-8
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85212, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85212, AZ include Canyon Rim Elementary School, Meridian and Silver Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85212?
5 public preschools are located in 85212.
What is the racial composition of students in 85212?
85212 public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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