Best Public Preschools in 85201 (Mesa, AZ) (2025-26)

Best 85201 Arizona Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,792 students in 85201, AZ.

The top ranked public preschools in 85201, AZ are Whitman Elementary School, Eisenhower Center For Innovation and Emerson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public preschools in zipcode 85201 have an score of 17% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85201, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85201, AZ Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Whitman Elementary School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
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1829 N Grand
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5000

Gr: PK-6 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: #22.

Eisenhower Center For Innovation

(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
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848 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200

Gr: PK-6 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #33.

Emerson Elementary School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
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415 N Westwood
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4700

Gr: PK-6 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Rank: #44.

Webster Elementary School

(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
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202 N Sycamore
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4860

Gr: PK-6 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: #55.

Whittier Elementary School

(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
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733 N Longmore
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4900

Gr: PK-6 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 85201 Arizona

85201, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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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 preschools in 85201, AZ?

The top ranked public preschools in 85201, AZ include Whitman Elementary School, Eisenhower Center For Innovation and Emerson Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in 85201?

5 public preschools are located in 85201.

What is the racial composition of students in 85201?

85201 public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).