For the 2023-24 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,182 students in 85205, AZ (there are 3 private schools, serving 103 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 85205, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85205, AZ are Self Development Charter School, Bush Elementary School and Entz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85205 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 85205, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85205, AZ Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Self Development Charter School
Charter School
Math: 62% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1709 N Greenfield Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Grades: K-8
| 422 students
Rank: #22.
Bush Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4925 E Ingram St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8500
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8500
Grades: PK-6
| 526 students
Rank: #33.
Entz Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4132 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7200
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7200
Grades: PK-6
| 578 students
Rank: #44.
Mendoza Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5831 E Mclellan Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-2000
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-2000
Grades: PK-6
| 437 students
Rank: #55.
Self Development Scottsdale Academy
Charter School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16635 N 51st Ave
Mesa, AZ 85205
(602) 274-1910
Mesa, AZ 85205
(602) 274-1910
Grades: K-8
| 74 students
Rank: #66.
Fremont Junior High School
Math: 39% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 N Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8300
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8300
Grades: 7-8
| 1,012 students
Rank: #77.
Shepherd Junior High School
Math: 27% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1407 N Alta Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-1800
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-1800
Grades: 4-8
| 632 students
Rank: #88.
O'connor Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4840 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7877
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7877
Grades: PK-6
| 434 students
Rank: n/an/a
Self Development Eastmark Academy
Charter School
7930 E Baseline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2630
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2630
Grades: K-8
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Self Development Online Academy
Charter School
1709 N Greenfield Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Grades: K-8
| 54 students
85205, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Evit - Fremont Junior High School (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
1001 North Power Road
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8300
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8300
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Franklin High School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
5646 East Main St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 985-6112
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 985-6112
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Sonoran Desert School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4448 E Main St Ste 7
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 396-5463
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 396-5463
Grades: 5-12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85205, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85205, AZ include Self Development Charter School, Bush Elementary School and Entz Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85205, AZ?
10 public schools are located in 85205, AZ.
What percentage of students in 85205, AZ go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 85205, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85205, AZ?
85205, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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