For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,738 students in the neighborhood of Citrus HOA, Mesa, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in Citrus HOA are Ishikawa Elementary School and Stapley Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Citrus HOA, Mesa, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Citrus HOA, Mesa, AZ (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 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
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 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Citrus HOA, Mesa, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Citrus HOA, Mesa, AZ include Ishikawa Elementary School and Stapley Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Citrus HOA, Mesa?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Citrus HOA, Mesa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Citrus HOA, Mesa?
the neighborhood of Citrus HOA, Mesa public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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