For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 7,587 students in 85210, AZ (there are , serving 285 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 85210, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 85210, AZ are Heritage Academy Gateway, Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus and Heritage Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85210 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85210, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85210, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage Academy Gateway
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19630 E.germann Road
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 461-4400
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 461-4400
Gr: K-12 | 1,510 student Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
236 S Sirrine
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-5400
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-5400
Gr: PK-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32 S Center St
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 969-5641
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 969-5641
Gr: 7-12 | 787 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
East Valley Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
855 W 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-9350
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-9350
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Pinnacle Charter High School-tempe East
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1712 E Guadalupe Rd Ste 101
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 785-7776
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 785-7776
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
Rank: #66.
Crismon Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
825 W Medina Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-4000
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Heritage Academy Laveen
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4275 W Baseline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 290-8546
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 290-8546
Gr: 6-12 | 670 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Pinnacle Online - Wmcb
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1712 E Guadalupe Rd Ste 101
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 785-7776
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 785-7776
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
930 S Sirrine
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-6400
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-6400
Gr: PK-6 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Mesa Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
221 W 6th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 844-3965
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 844-3965
Gr: K-8 | 227 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
Burke Basic School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
131 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 964-4602
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 964-4602
Gr: K-6 | 685 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Redbird Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1020 S Extension Rd
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-1200
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-1200
Gr: PK-6 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1313.
Guerrero Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
463 S Alma School Rd
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-9220
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-9220
Gr: PK-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
122 N Country Club Dr
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-0000
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-0000
Gr: PK | 72 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Evit - East Valley Academy
Vocational School
855 W 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Heritage Academy Maricopa
Charter School
41004 W Lucera Ln
Mesa, AZ 85210
(520) 367-3800
Mesa, AZ 85210
(520) 367-3800
Gr: 6-12 | 923 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Paul Revere Academy
Charter School
1601 W Main St
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Minority enrollment: 49%
85210, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1020 S Extension
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-1200
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-1200
Gr: PK-6 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
535 South Lewis St
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-0200
Gr: 5-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Heritage Academy Queen Creek (Closed 2021)
Charter School
Germann Road & Haws Road
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 969-5641
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 969-5641
65 East 1st Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 668-4400
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 668-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Mesa Transitional Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1810 S Lewis
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 452-4700
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 452-4700
Gr: 3-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Sunridge Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
737 W Guadalupe Road
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-0200
1020 S Extension
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-1200
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-1200
Gr: K-6 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85210, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85210, AZ include Heritage Academy Gateway, Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus and Heritage Academy.
How many public schools are located in 85210?
17 public schools are located in 85210.
What percentage of students in 85210 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 85210 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85210?
85210 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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