For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 4,117 students in 85210, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85210, AZ are Heritage Academy Gateway, Heritage Academy and Heritage Academy Laveen. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85210 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85210, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85210, AZ Public Middle 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: 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%
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 middle schools in 85210, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85210, AZ include Heritage Academy Gateway, Heritage Academy and Heritage Academy Laveen.
How many public middle schools are located in 85210?
5 public middle schools are located in 85210.
What is the racial composition of students in 85210?
85210 public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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