For the 2026-27 school year, there are 61 public preschools serving 33,510 students in Mesa, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mesa, AZ are Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus, Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus and Las Sendas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mesa, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Mesa have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mesa, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4949 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-2600
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-2600
Gr: PK-6 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1753 E 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Las Sendas Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3120 N Red Mtn
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8725
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8725
Gr: PK-6 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Canyon Rim Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3045 S Canyon Rim
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 984-3216
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 984-3216
Gr: PK-6 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
236 S Sirrine
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-5400
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-5400
Gr: PK-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Jordan Campus
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1313 W. Medina Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3900
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3900
Gr: PK-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1435 E Mclellan Rd
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-7800
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-7800
Gr: PK-6 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1111.
Superstition Springs Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7125 E Monterey Ave
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 641-6413
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 641-6413
Gr: PK-6 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1212.
Meridian
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 S Mountain Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-4032
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-4032
Gr: PK-6 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1313.
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 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1414.
Zaharis Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9410 E Mckellips Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7200
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7200
Gr: PK-6 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1515.
Silver Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9737 E Toledo Ave
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 987-7443
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 987-7443
Gr: PK-6 | 1,384 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1616.
K-8 Stem Academy At Red Mountain Ranch
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6650 E Raftriver St
Mesa, AZ 85215
(480) 472-7900
Mesa, AZ 85215
(480) 472-7900
Gr: PK-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1717.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4925 E Ingram St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8500
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8500
Gr: PK-6 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1818.
Augusta Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9430 E Neville Ave
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 635-2011
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 635-2011
Gr: PK-6 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1919.
Gateway Polytechnic Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5149 S Signal Butte Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 987-7440
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 987-7440
Gr: PK-8 | 1,003 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3807 E Pueblo Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 427-6800
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 427-6800
Gr: PK-6 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2323.
Boulder Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8045 E Portobello Ave
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 507-1404
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 507-1404
Gr: PK-6 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2424.
Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
615 S Cheshire
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-9700
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-9700
Gr: PK-6 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2525.
Crismon Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
825 W Medina Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-4000
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2626.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9800 E Quarterline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-9100
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-9100
Gr: PK-6 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2727.
Brinton Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11455 E Sunland Ave
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-4075
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-4075
Gr: PK-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2828.
Falcon Hill Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1645 N Sterling
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8600
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8600
Gr: PK-6 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2929.
Harris Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1820 S Harris Dr
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 545-7060
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 545-7060
Gr: PK-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3030.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 S Jefferson Ave
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-8700
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-8700
Gr: PK-6 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3131.
Porter Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 S Lindsay Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6700
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6700
Gr: PK-6 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3232.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2260 W Isabella Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-4100
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-4100
Gr: PK-6 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3333.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3220 E Pueblo Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1701
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1701
Gr: PK-6 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3434.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
849 S Sunnyvale
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-8800
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-8800
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3535.
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%
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Mesa, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2820 W Kelton Ln
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Minority enrollment: 39%
6110 S. Sagewood St.
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5750
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5750
Gr: 5-8
4710 E. Baseline Road
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 325-1299
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 325-1299
Gr: K-12 | 155 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Mesa (Closed 2017)
Charter School
2345 N. Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 264-3710
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 264-3710
1020 S Extension
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-1200
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-1200
Gr: PK-6 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
4949 East Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-0200
Gr: 7-9 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Cambridge Academy East (Closed 2021)
Charter School
9412 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 641-2828
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 641-2828
Gr: K-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
7007 East Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-3452
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-3452
Gr: 5-8 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 54%
1455 South Stapley Dr
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 833-7470
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 833-7470
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Children First Academy - Tempe (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1938 East Apache Blvd.
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3200
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3200
Gr: K-8
848 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Gr: PK-6 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Evit - Brimhall Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 7-9
Evit - Carson Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 7-9
Evit - Fremont Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1001 North Power Road
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8300
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8300
Gr: 9
Evit - Kino Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
848 North Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-2400
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-2400
Gr: 9
Evit - Mesa Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
828 East Broadway
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1300
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1300
Gr: 9
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 - Powell Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 7-9
Evit - Rhodes Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1860 S. Longmore
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-2300
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-2300
Gr: 9
Evit - Shepherd Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1407 North Alta Mesa Drive
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-1800
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-1800
Gr: 9
Evit - Smith Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
10100 East Adobe Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-9900
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-9900
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
Evit - Taylor Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
705 S. 32nd Street
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1500
Gr: 9
Evit Tempe Auto High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
P.o. Box 879
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Minority enrollment: 21%
2929 East Mckellips Rd
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 924-1500
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 924-1500
Gr: K-8
3015 South Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 985-6112
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 985-6112
Gr: K-6
7042 East Adobe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-0200
Gr: K-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
5005 East Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-0200
Gr: K-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Gem Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
207 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Gr: K-6 | 76 students Minority enrollment: 60%
4710 E. Baseline
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 600-2802
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 600-2802
Gr: K-8 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 15%
4710 E. Baseline
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 325-1299
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 325-1299
Gr: K-8 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 89%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mesa, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mesa, AZ include Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus, Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus and Las Sendas Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mesa?
61 public preschools are located in Mesa.
What is the racial composition of students in Mesa?
Mesa public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Mesa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mesa include: Silver Valley Elementary School vs. Gateway Polytechnic Academy, Field Elementary School vs. Highland Arts Elementary School, Augusta Ranch Elementary School vs. Canyon Rim Elementary School
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