For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,804 students in 85201, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85201, AZ are Jackson Elementary School, Whitman Elementary School and Eisenhower Center For Innovation. 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 35%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85201, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85201, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
720 West Jackson Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85201
(307) 856-9495
Mesa, AZ 85201
(307) 856-9495
Gr: K-2 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1829 N Grand
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5000
Gr: PK-6 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Eisenhower Center For Innovation
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
848 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Gr: PK-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 N Westwood
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4700
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 N Sycamore
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4860
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4860
Gr: PK-6 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Concordia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
142 N Date
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-0555
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-0555
Gr: K-6 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Step Up School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
44 E 5th St
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 344-2600
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 344-2600
Gr: K-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #88.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
733 N Longmore
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4900
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4900
Gr: PK-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
Kerr Center For Agriscience
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 E Mclellan Rd
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5100
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5100
Gr: K-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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
Gr: K-6
Rank: n/an/a
Heartwood Az
Charter School
207 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Gr: K-11 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
85201, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
848 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Gr: PK-6 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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
Gr: 7-9
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
Gr: 7-9
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
Gr: 7-9
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
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Gem Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
207 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Gr: K-6 | 76 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Mckellips Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
325 E. Mckellips
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0200
Gr: 5-9
151 N. Centennial Way, Suite 1
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 668-5003
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 668-5003
Gr: 9-12
1025 Country Club Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0719
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0719
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 62%
1025 N. Country Club Drive
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-7261
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-7261
Gr: 8-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Tapp High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1727 West Main
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0200
Gr: 8-12
848 North Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Gr: PK-6 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 85201, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85201, AZ include Jackson Elementary School, Whitman Elementary School and Eisenhower Center For Innovation.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85201?
11 public elementary schools are located in 85201.
What is the racial composition of students in 85201?
85201 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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