For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,945 students in 85202, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85202, AZ are Franklin Accelerated Academy - Jordan Campus, Washington Elementary School and Adams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85202 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85202, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85202, AZ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2260 W Isabella Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-4100
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-4100
Gr: PK-6 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
738 S Longmore
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-4300
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: PK-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85202, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85202, AZ include Franklin Accelerated Academy - Jordan Campus, Washington Elementary School and Adams Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85202?
4 public preschools are located in 85202.
What is the racial composition of students in 85202?
85202 public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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