For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 8,315 students in 85213, AZ (there are 2 private schools, serving 115 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 85213, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85213, AZ are Ishikawa Elementary School, Hale Elementary School and Hermosa Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85213 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85213, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85213, AZ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ishikawa Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2635 N 32nd St
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-7688
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-7688
Gr: PK-6 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Hale Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1425 N 23rd St
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-7400
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-7400
Gr: PK-6 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Hermosa Vista Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2626 N 24th St
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-7551
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-7551
Gr: PK-6 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Mountain View High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2700 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-6900
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 3,421 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Evit - Mountain View High School
Vocational School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2700 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #66.
Stapley Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3250 E Hermosa Vista Dr
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2700
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2700
Gr: 7-9 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Highland Arts Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3042 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-7600
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-7600
Gr: PK-6 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
Poston Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2433 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2100
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2100
Gr: 7-9 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2325 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-9800
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-9800
Gr: PK-6 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2929 E Mckellips Rd
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 924-1500
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 924-1500
Gr: K-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
85213, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Evit - Poston Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2433 East Adobe Street
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2100
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2100
Gr: 9
Evit - Stapley Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3250 East Hermosa Vista Drive
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2700
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2700
Gr: 9
2929 East Mckellips Rd
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 924-1500
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 924-1500
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 85213, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85213, AZ include Ishikawa Elementary School, Hale Elementary School and Hermosa Vista Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85213?
10 public schools are located in 85213.
What percentage of students in 85213 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 85213 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85213?
85213 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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