For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,964 students in 85205, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85205, AZ are Self Development Charter School, Self Development Online Academy and Fremont Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85205 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85205, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85205, AZ Public Middle 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 | 369 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
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 | 3 students
Rank: #33.
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 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
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 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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 middle schools in 85205, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85205, AZ include Self Development Charter School, Self Development Online Academy and Fremont Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85205?
4 public middle schools are located in 85205.
What is the racial composition of students in 85205?
85205 public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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