Best Schools in 85204, AZ
85204, AZ has 28 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 17 elementary) serving 21,931 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in 85204 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85204, AZ
The top high schools in 85204, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gilbert High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2354 Students
2. Mesquite High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1430 Students
3. Mesa High School
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Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3475 Students
4. Sequoia Secondary School
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Projected Test Scores
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Charter School (6446) • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 372 Students
5. Sun Valley High School
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Projected Test Scores
American Charter Schools Foundation D.b.a. Sun Val (79877) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 373 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85204, AZ
The top middle schools in 85204, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mesquite Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 813 Students
2. Poston Junior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 881 Students
3. Taylor Junior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 995 Students
4. Kino Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 914 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85204, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85204, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363) • Charter • Grades KG - 7 • 250 Students
2. Franklin East Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 551 Students
3. Pioneer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 416 Students
4. Oak Tree Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 418 Students
5. Johnson Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 597 Students
6. Porter Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 472 Students
7. Harris Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 384 Students
8. Robson Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 469 Students
9. Longfellow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 426 Students
10. Irving Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 456 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85204, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85204, AZ has a total population of 63,505 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85204, AZ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 85204, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85204, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85204, AZ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 85204, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85204, AZ
How many schools are in 85204, AZ?
85204, AZ has 28 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 21,931 students in total.
How do schools in 85204 perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in 85204 score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 85204 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85204?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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