For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 584 students in the neighborhood of Optimist Park NE, Mesa, AZ.
The top ranked public school in Optimist Park NE is Heritage Academy Laveen. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Optimist Park NE, Mesa, AZ public school have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Optimist Park NE, Mesa, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage Academy Laveen
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
| 670 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Optimist Park NE, Mesa, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Optimist Park NE, Mesa, AZ include Heritage Academy Laveen.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Optimist Park NE, Mesa?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Optimist Park NE, Mesa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Optimist Park NE, Mesa?
the neighborhood of Optimist Park NE, Mesa public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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