For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 8,416 students in 85201, AZ (there are 2 private schools, serving 246 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 85201, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85201, AZ are Evit North Fountain Hills, Evit - East Campus and Mesa Distance Learning Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85201 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85201, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85201, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Evit North Fountain Hills
Vocational School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17300 E Calaveras Ave
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Evit - East Campus
Vocational School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6625 S Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 10-12
| 97 students
Rank: #33.
Mesa Distance Learning Program
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1025 N Country Club Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 308-6015
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 308-6015
Grades: K-12
| 80 students
Rank: #44.
Westwood High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
945 W Rio Salado Pkwy
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4400
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 3,397 students
Rank: #55.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
720 West Jackson Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85201
(307) 856-9495
Mesa, AZ 85201
(307) 856-9495
Grades: 1-3
| 152 students
Rank: #66.
Evit - East Valley Institute Of Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1601 W Main St
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 179 students
Rank: #77.
Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1829 N Grand
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5000
Grades: PK-6
| 569 students
Rank: #88.
Evit East Apache Junction
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2525 S Ironwood Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 982-1110
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 982-1110
Grades: 10-12
| 1 students
Rank: #99.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 N Westwood
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4700
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 728 students
Rank: #1010.
Step Up School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44 E 5th St
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 344-2600
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 344-2600
Grades: K-8
| 64 students
Rank: #1111.
Evit - Westwood High School
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
945 W Rio Salado Pkwy
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1212.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 N Sycamore
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4860
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4860
Grades: PK-6
| 581 students
Rank: #1313.
Eisenhower Center For Innovation
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
848 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Grades: PK-6
| 444 students
Rank: #1414.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
733 N Longmore
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4900
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4900
Grades: PK-6
| 470 students
Rank: #1515.
Concordia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
142 N Date
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-0555
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-0555
Grades: K-6
| 78 students
Rank: #1616.
Carson Junior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
525 N Westwood
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-2900
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-2900
Grades: 7-9
| 922 students
Rank: #1717.
Kerr Center For Agriscience
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 E Mclellan Rd
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5100
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5100
Grades: K-7
| 513 students
Rank: n/an/a
Concordia Charter School- Navajo Mission
Charter School
One Mission Lane Hwy 191
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-0555
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-0555
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Heartwood Az
Charter School
207 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Grades: K-10
| 141 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 2023)
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 2023)
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 2023)
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 2023)
Vocational School
P.o. Box 879
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 695 students
Gem Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
207 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Grades: K-6
| 76 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
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 schools in 85201, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85201, AZ include Evit North Fountain Hills, Evit - East Campus and Mesa Distance Learning Program.
How many public schools are located in 85201?
19 public schools are located in 85201.
What percentage of students in 85201 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 85201 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85201?
85201 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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