For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 8,416 students in 85201, AZ (there are , serving 246 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 85201, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 85201, AZ are Evit North Fountain Hills, Evit - East Campus and Mesa Distance Learning Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85201 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85201, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85201, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evit North Fountain Hills
Vocational School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17300 E Calaveras Ave
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Evit - East Campus
Vocational School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6625 S Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 10-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Mesa Distance Learning Program
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1025 N Country Club Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 308-6015
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 308-6015
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
720 West Jackson Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85201
(307) 856-9495
Mesa, AZ 85201
(307) 856-9495
Gr: 1-3 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Evit - East Valley Institute Of Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1601 W Main St
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Westwood High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
945 W Rio Salado Pkwy
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4400
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 3,397 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1829 N Grand
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5000
Gr: PK-6 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Evit East Apache Junction
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2525 S Ironwood Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 982-1110
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 982-1110
Gr: 10-12 | 1 student
Rank: #99.
Eisenhower Center For Innovation
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
848 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Gr: PK-6 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 N Westwood
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4700
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 N Sycamore
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4860
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4860
Gr: PK-6 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1212.
Evit - Westwood High School
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
945 W Rio Salado Pkwy
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1313.
Concordia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
142 N Date
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-0555
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-0555
Gr: K-6 | 78 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1414.
Step Up School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
44 E 5th St
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 344-2600
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 344-2600
Gr: K-8 | 64 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
Carson Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 N Westwood
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-2900
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-2900
Gr: 7-9 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1616.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
733 N Longmore
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4900
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4900
Gr: PK-6 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1717.
Kerr Center For Agriscience
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 E Mclellan Rd
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5100
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5100
Gr: K-7 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Concordia Charter School- Navajo Mission
Charter School
One Mission Lane Hwy 191
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-0555
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-0555
Gr: K-6
Rank: n/an/a
Heartwood Az
Charter School
207 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Gr: K-10 | 141 students Minority enrollment: 56%
85201, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
848 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Gr: PK-6 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Evit - Brimhall Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 7-9
Evit - Carson Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 7-9
Evit - Powell Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 7-9
Evit Tempe Auto High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
P.o. Box 879
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Gem Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
207 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Gr: K-6 | 76 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Mckellips Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
325 E. Mckellips
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0200
Gr: 5-9
151 N. Centennial Way, Suite 1
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 668-5003
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 668-5003
Gr: 9-12
Riverview High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1731 N. Country Club Dr.
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5350
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5350
Gr: 7-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
1025 Country Club Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0719
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0719
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 62%
1025 N. Country Club Drive
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-7261
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-7261
Gr: 8-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 45%
848 North Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Gr: PK-6 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85201, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85201, AZ include Evit North Fountain Hills, Evit - East Campus and Mesa Distance Learning Program.
How many public schools are located in 85201?
19 public schools are located in 85201.
What percentage of students in 85201 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 85201 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85201?
85201 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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