For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 143 students in the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in Central City are Kelly and Children First Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central City, Mesa, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kelly
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1648 S 16th St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Children First Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1648 S 16th St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Gr: K-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa, AZ include Kelly and Children First Leadership Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa?
the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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