For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,632 students in 85202, AZ (there are 2 private schools, serving 265 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 85202, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85202, AZ are Franklin Accelerated Academy - Jordan Campus, Dobson High School and Evit - Dobson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85202 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85202, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85202, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Jordan Campus
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1313 W. Medina Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3900
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3900
Grades: PK-8
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Dobson High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1501 W Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3000
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,341 students
Rank: #33.
Evit - Dobson High School
Vocational School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 W Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: #44.
Eagleridge Enrichment Program
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1313 W Medina Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3686
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3686
Grades: K-9
| 684 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2260 W Isabella Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-4100
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-4100
Grades: PK-6
| 463 students
Rank: #66.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
738 S Longmore
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-4300
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 668 students
Rank: #77.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
828 S Valencia
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-4205
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-4205
Grades: PK-6
| 506 students
Rank: #88.
Rhodes Junior High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1860 S Longmore
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-2300
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-2300
Grades: 7-9
| 658 students
85202, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1313 W Medina
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-0200
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Evit - Rhodes Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1860 S. Longmore
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-2300
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-2300
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85202, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85202, AZ include Franklin Accelerated Academy - Jordan Campus, Dobson High School and Evit - Dobson High School.
How many public schools are located in 85202?
8 public schools are located in 85202.
What percentage of students in 85202 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 85202 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85202?
85202 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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