For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 4,081 students in 85201, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85201, AZ are Gem Charter School, Mesa Distance Learning Program and Step Up School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85201 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85201, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85201, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gem Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
207 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Grades: K-6
| 69 students
Rank: #22.
Mesa Distance Learning Program
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1025 N Country Club Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-7285
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-7285
Grades: K-12
| 220 students
Rank: #33.
Step Up School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
44 E 5th St
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 344-2600
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 344-2600
Grades: K-8
| 55 students
Rank: #44.
Concordia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
142 N Date
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-0555
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-0555
Grades: K-6
| 112 students
Rank: #55.
Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1829 N Grand
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5000
Grades: PK-6
| 622 students
Rank: #66.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 N Westwood
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4700
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 731 students
Rank: #77.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 N Sycamore
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4860
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4860
Grades: PK-6
| 639 students
Rank: #88.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
733 N Longmore
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4900
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4900
Grades: PK-6
| 487 students
Rank: #99.
Eisenhower Center For Innovation
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
848 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Grades: PK-6
| 483 students
Rank: #1010.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 West Jackson Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85201
(307) 856-9495
Mesa, AZ 85201
(307) 856-9495
Grades: 1-3
| 151 students
Rank: #1111.
Concordia Charter School- Navajo Mission
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
One Mission Lane Hwy 191
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-0555
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-0555
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: #1212.
Kerr Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 E Mclellan Rd
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-6200
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-6200
Grades: K-6
| 512 students
85201, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
848 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Grades: PK-6
| 750 students
Evit - Brimhall Junior High School (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Evit - Carson Junior High School (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Evit - Powell Junior High School (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Evit - Tempe Auto (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Evit Tempe Auto High School (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
P.o. Box 879
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 695 students
Mckellips Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
325 E. Mckellips
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0200
Grades: 5-9
| n/a students
Pinnacle High School - Mesa (Closed 2021)
Charter School
151 N. Centennial Way, Suite 1
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 668-5003
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 668-5003
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Riverview High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1731 N. Country Club Dr.
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5350
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5350
Grades: 7-12
| 114 students
1025 Country Club Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0719
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0719
Grades: PK-12
| 34 students
1025 N. Country Club Drive
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-7261
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-7261
Grades: 8-12
| 42 students
Tapp High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1727 West Main
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0200
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
848 North Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Grades: PK-6
| 745 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 85201, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85201, AZ include Gem Charter School, Mesa Distance Learning Program and Step Up School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85201, AZ?
12 public elementary schools are located in 85201, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in 85201, AZ?
85201, AZ public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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