For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,951 students in 85205, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85205, AZ are Entz Elementary School, Bush Elementary School and Mendoza Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85205 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85205, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85205, AZ Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Entz Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4132 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7200
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7200
Gr: PK-6 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4925 E Ingram St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8500
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8500
Gr: PK-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Mendoza Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5831 E Mclellan Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-2000
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-2000
Gr: PK-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
O'connor Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4840 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7877
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7877
Gr: PK-6 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
85205, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Evit - Fremont Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1001 North Power Road
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8300
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8300
Gr: 9
Self Development Eastmark Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7930 E Baseline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2630
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2630
Gr: K-8 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Self Development Scottsdale Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
16635 N 51st Ave
Mesa, AZ 85205
(602) 274-1910
Mesa, AZ 85205
(602) 274-1910
Gr: K-8 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 73%
4448 E Main St Ste 7
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 396-5463
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 396-5463
Gr: 5-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85205, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85205, AZ include Entz Elementary School, Bush Elementary School and Mendoza Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85205?
4 public preschools are located in 85205.
What is the racial composition of students in 85205?
85205 public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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