For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,254 students in 85210, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85210, AZ are Heritage Academy Gateway, Heritage Academy and Heritage Academy Laveen. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85210 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85210, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85210, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage Academy Gateway
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19630 E.germann Road
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 461-4400
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 461-4400
Gr: K-12 | 1,556 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32 S Center St
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 969-5641
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 969-5641
Gr: 7-12 | 778 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Heritage Academy Laveen
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4275 W Baseline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 290-8546
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 290-8546
Gr: 6-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Mesa Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
221 W 6th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 844-3965
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 844-3965
Gr: K-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
855 W 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-9350
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-9350
Gr: 5-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Heritage Academy Maricopa
Charter School
41004 W Lucera Ln
Mesa, AZ 85210
(520) 367-3800
Mesa, AZ 85210
(520) 367-3800
Gr: 6-12 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Mesa Center For Success
Special Education School
855 W 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-3802
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-3802
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
85210, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1020 S Extension
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-1200
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-1200
Gr: PK-6 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Heritage Academy Queen Creek (Closed 2021)
Charter School
Germann Road & Haws Road
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 969-5641
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 969-5641
65 East 1st Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 668-4400
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 668-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Mesa Transitional Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1810 S Lewis
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 452-4700
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 452-4700
Gr: 3-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Sunridge Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
737 W Guadalupe Road
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-0200
1020 S Extension
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-1200
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-1200
Gr: K-6 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85210, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85210, AZ include Heritage Academy Gateway, Heritage Academy and Heritage Academy Laveen.
How many public middle schools are located in 85210?
7 public middle schools are located in 85210.
What is the racial composition of students in 85210?
85210 public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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