Best Schools in Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ
Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ has 32 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 18 elementary) serving 25,698 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Central Mesa meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ
The top high schools in Central Mesa, 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. Mountain View High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3372 Students
3. Red Mountain High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3448 Students
4. Mesa High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3475 Students
5. Academy With Community Partners
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Projected Test Scores
Academy With Community Partners Inc (79213) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 171 Students
6. 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 Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ
The top middle schools in Central Mesa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stapley Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 978 Students
2. Shepherd Junior High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 603 Students
3. Mesquite Jr High School
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 813 Students
4. Poston Junior High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 881 Students
5. Taylor Junior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 995 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ
The top elementary schools in Central Mesa, 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. Entz Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 507 Students
3. Pioneer Elementary School
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 416 Students
4. Highland Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 704 Students
5. Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus
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Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363) • Charter • Grades KG - 7 • 207 Students
6. Bush Elementary
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 545 Students
7. Johnson Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 597 Students
8. Burk Elementary School
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 481 Students
9. Porter Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 472 Students
10. Harris Elementary School
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 384 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ has a total population of 71,643 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Central Mesa, Mesa, 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 Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Central Mesa, Mesa, 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 Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ
How many schools are in Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ?
Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ has 32 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 25,698 students in total.
How do schools in Central Mesa perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in Central Mesa score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Central Mesa meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Central Mesa?
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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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 38%
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- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations