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Best 85201 Arizona Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,720 students in 85201, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85201, AZ are Mesa Distance Learning Program, Step Up School and Carson Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85201 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85201, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85201, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mesa Distance Learning Program
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1025 N Country Club Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 308-6015
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Step Up School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
44 E 5th St
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 344-2600
Gr: K-8 | 64 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Carson Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
525 N Westwood
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-2900
Gr: 7-9 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Kerr Center For Agriscience
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
125 E Mclellan Rd
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5100
Gr: K-7 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Heartwood Az
Charter School
207 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Gr: K-10 | 141 students Minority enrollment: 56%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 85201 Arizona

85201, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Eisenhower Elementary School (Closed 2023)
848 N Mesa Dr
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
Gr: 7-9
Evit - Carson Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1601 W. Main Street
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
Gr: 7-9
Evit - Tempe Auto (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Evit Tempe Auto High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
P.o. Box 879
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
Gr: K-6 | 76 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Mckellips Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
325 E. Mckellips
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0200
Gr: 5-9
Pinnacle High School - Mesa (Closed 2023)
151 N. Centennial Way, Suite 1
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
Gr: 7-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Special Education Tuition (Closed 2006)
1025 Country Club Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0719
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Sundown High School (Closed 2007)
1025 N. Country Club Drive
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-7261
Gr: 8-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Tapp High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1727 West Main
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0200
Gr: 8-12
Villa Oasis Interscholastic Center For Education (Closed 2023)
848 North Mesa Dr
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 middle schools in 85201, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85201, AZ include Mesa Distance Learning Program, Step Up School and Carson Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85201?
5 public middle schools are located in 85201.
What is the racial composition of students in 85201?
85201 public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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