For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,298 students in the neighborhood of The Groves, Mesa, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in The Groves are Entz Elementary School and Highland Arts Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of The Groves, Mesa, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of The Groves, Mesa, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Entz Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4132 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7200
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7200
Gr: PK-6 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
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 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of The Groves, Mesa, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of The Groves, Mesa, AZ include Entz Elementary School and Highland Arts Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of The Groves, Mesa?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of The Groves, Mesa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of The Groves, Mesa?
the neighborhood of The Groves, Mesa public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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