For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,594 students in 85203, AZ (there are 6 private schools, serving 505 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 85203, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85203, AZ are Macarthur Elementary School, Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus and Academy With Community Partners. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85203 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85203, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85203, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1435 E Mclellan Rd
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-7800
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-7800
Grades: PK-6
| 576 students
Rank: #22.
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
815 N Gilbert Rd
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 964-1381
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 964-1381
Grades: K-7
| 184 students
Rank: #33.
Academy With Community Partners
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
433 N Hall
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 833-0068
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 833-0068
Grades: 9-12
| 184 students
Rank: #44.
Michael T. Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
630 N Hunt Dr
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-7500
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-7500
Grades: PK-6
| 484 students
Rank: #55.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
545 N Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-5300
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-5300
Grades: PK-6
| 550 students
Rank: #66.
Learning Foundation
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
851 North Stapley Drive Bld 6
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 834-6202
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 834-6202
Grades: K-12
| 159 students
Rank: #77.
Eagle College Preparatory School- Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1619 E Main St
Mesa, AZ 85203
(602) 638-0802
Mesa, AZ 85203
(602) 638-0802
Grades: K-8
| 177 students
Rank: #88.
Lehi Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2555 N Stapley Dr
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-5504
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-5504
Grades: PK-6
| 395 students
Rank: #99.
Kino Junior High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
848 N Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-2400
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-2400
Grades: 7-8
| 825 students
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Preparation Academy Of Arizona
Charter School
433 N Hall
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 833-0068
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 833-0068
Grades: K-8
| 60 students
85203, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Mesa (Closed 2017)
Charter School
2345 N. Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 264-3710
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 264-3710
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Evit - Kino Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
848 North Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-2400
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-2400
Grades: 9
| n/a students
2415 N Terrace Cir
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 464-2800
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 464-2800
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
807 East 5th Street
Mesa, AZ 85203
(928) 478-4706
Mesa, AZ 85203
(928) 478-4706
Grades: K-10
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85203, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85203, AZ include Macarthur Elementary School, Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus and Academy With Community Partners.
How many public schools are located in 85203?
10 public schools are located in 85203.
What percentage of students in 85203 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 85203 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85203?
85203 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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