Best Elementary Schools in Mesa, AZ (2025-26)

A: 21B: 19C: 13D: 24F: 2

51% of the 79 ranked elementary schools in Mesa, AZ earn an A or B (21 A grades, 19 B, 13 C, 24 D, 2 F), against 46% of elementary schools nationwide. 54 schools meet or beat the proficiency projected from their student context (68% here, 70% nationally), and 23 exceed it. On average 37% of tested students meet the state bar against a projected 33% (national averages: 46% actual, 37% projected).

The biggest overperformers, by actual proficiency above projection: Franklin East Elementary School (71% against 30%, A+), Montessori Education Centre Charter School Mesa (72% against 37%, A+), Self Development Charter School (74% against 40%, A+), Franklin West Elementary (59% against 29%, A), Franklin At Alma Elementary (65% against 40%, A).

Districts with the most schools in the top quarter (the top 20): Mesa Unified District (4235) (10), Gilbert Unified District (4239) (3), Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy (81045) (2).

The largest ranked elementary schools: Silver Valley Elementary (1,240 students, A-, #18), Legacy Traditional School East Mesa (1,049 students, B-, #38), Gateway Polytechnic Academy (1,034 students, B+, #28).

Of the top 25, 0 are magnet schools and 7 are charters. Selective and specialised schools tend to post high actual scores; the projection column is the fairer comparison for a neighborhood school.

What is the best elementary school in Mesa, AZ?

Franklin At Brimhall Elementary in Mesa ranks first among the 79 ranked elementary schools in Mesa, AZ with a SchoolGrade of A+, 76% of tested students meeting the state bar against a projected 53%.

How are elementary schools in Mesa, AZ ranked?

By SchoolGrade, the 2025-26 model that scores each school's actual test proficiency against the level projected for its student context, then by actual proficiency to break ties. Regular public schools that are open, not fully online and have at least 30 students are ranked; the rest are listed below the table with the reason.

How many elementary schools does Mesa, AZ have?

SchoolGrade grades 84 public elementary schools in Mesa, AZ; 79 are ranked here and 5 are listed as not ranked.