For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,585 students in 85205, AZ (there are 2 private schools, serving 80 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 85205, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85205, AZ are Self Development Charter School, Entz Elementary School and Bush 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 44% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% 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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85205, AZ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Self Development Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1709 N Greenfield Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Gr: K-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Entz Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4132 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7200
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7200
Gr: PK-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4925 E Ingram St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8500
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8500
Gr: PK-6 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Self Development Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1709 N Greenfield Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Gr: K-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #55.
Mendoza Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5831 E Mclellan Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-2000
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-2000
Gr: PK-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Fremont Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 N Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8300
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8300
Gr: 7-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Shepherd Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1407 N Alta Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-1800
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-1800
Gr: 4-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
O'connor Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4840 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7877
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7877
Gr: PK-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
85205, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Evit - Fremont Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1001 North Power Road
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8300
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8300
Gr: 9
Self Development Eastmark Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7930 E Baseline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2630
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2630
Gr: K-8 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Self Development Scottsdale Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
16635 N 51st Ave
Mesa, AZ 85205
(602) 274-1910
Mesa, AZ 85205
(602) 274-1910
Gr: K-8 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 73%
4448 E Main St Ste 7
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 396-5463
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 396-5463
Gr: 5-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 52%
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, Entz Elementary School and Bush Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85205?
8 public schools are located in 85205.
What percentage of students in 85205 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 85205 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85205?
85205 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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