For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 10,665 students in 85212, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85212, AZ are Basis Mesa, Canyon Rim Elementary School and Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85212 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85212, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85212, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5010 S Eastmark Pkwy
Mesa, AZ 85212
(602) 239-4807
Mesa, AZ 85212
(602) 239-4807
Grades: K-12
| 867 students
Rank: #22.
Canyon Rim Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3045 S Canyon Rim
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 984-3216
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 984-3216
Grades: PK-6
| 847 students
Rank: #33.
Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6950 E Williams Field Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5700
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5700
Grades: K-4
| 488 students
Rank: #44.
Meridian
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 S Mountain Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-4032
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-4032
Grades: PK-6
| 833 students
Rank: #55.
Silver Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9737 E Toledo Ave
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 987-7443
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 987-7443
Grades: PK-6
| 1,330 students
Rank: #66.
Gateway Polytechnic Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5149 S Signal Butte Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 987-7440
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 987-7440
Grades: PK-8
| 983 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6950 E Williams Field Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5700
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5700
Grades: 5-8
| 351 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Highland Jr High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6915 E Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 632-4739
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 632-4739
Grades: 6-8
| 956 students
Rank: #99.
American Leadership Academy Virtual
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6913 E Rembrandt Ave
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 420-2101
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 420-2101
Grades: K-12
| 811 students
Rank: #1010.
Boulder Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8045 E Portobello Ave
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 507-1404
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 507-1404
Grades: PK-6
| 499 students
Rank: #1111.
Liberty Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3015 S Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 830-3444
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 830-3444
Grades: K-8
| 345 students
Rank: n/an/a
American Leadership Academy Of Applied Technologies
Charter School
7729 E. Pecos Road
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 420-2101
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 420-2101
Grades: K-12
| 472 students
Rank: n/an/a
American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12
Charter School
14582 N. Sarival Ave
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 861-1320
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 861-1320
Grades: K-12
| 1,883 students
85212, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6110 S. Sagewood St.
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5750
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5750
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Canyon Valley High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
7007 East Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-3452
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-3452
Grades: 7-12
| 187 students
7007 East Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-3452
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-3452
Grades: 5-8
| 46 students
3015 South Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 985-6112
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 985-6112
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
6859 East Rembrandt Way
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5700
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5700
Grades: K-8
| 350 students
Williams Community School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
7004 E. Union Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 988-9690
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 988-9690
Grades: K-8
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 85212, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85212, AZ include Basis Mesa, Canyon Rim Elementary School and Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85212?
13 public elementary schools are located in 85212.
What is the racial composition of students in 85212?
85212 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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