For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,069 students in the neighborhood of Alta Mesa Community Association, Mesa, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in Alta Mesa Community Association are Mendoza Elementary School and Shepherd Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Alta Mesa Community Association, Mesa, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Alta Mesa Community Association, Mesa, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Alta Mesa Community Association, Mesa, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Alta Mesa Community Association, Mesa, AZ include Mendoza Elementary School and Shepherd Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Alta Mesa Community Association, Mesa?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Alta Mesa Community Association, Mesa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Alta Mesa Community Association, Mesa?
the neighborhood of Alta Mesa Community Association, Mesa public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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