Best Schools in Mesa, AZ
Mesa, AZ has a total of 177 schools including 36 high schools, 22 middle schools and 102 elementary schools. A total of 98,002 students attend Mesa, AZ schools. On average, schools in Mesa score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Mesa exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Mesa, AZ
Mesa, AZ has 36 high schools with 32,231 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Mesa score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Mesa don't meet expectations.
1. Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 596 Students
2. Heritage Academy
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Heritage Academy Inc. (4336) • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 782 Students
3. Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic High School
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Asu Preparatory Academy (91305) • Charter • Grades 8 - 12 • 458 Students
4. Red Mountain High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3448 Students
5. Queen Creek High School
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Queen Creek Unified District (4245) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2233 Students
6. Eastmark High School
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Queen Creek Unified District (4245) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1842 Students
7. Williams Field High School
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Higley Unified School District (4248) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2115 Students
8. Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Mesa
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Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. (134379) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 103 Students
9. Mountain View High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3372 Students
10. Desert Ridge High
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2284 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mesa, AZ
Mesa, AZ has 22 middle schools with 15,170 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Mesa score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Mesa don't meet expectations.
1. Franklin Junior High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 269 Students
2. Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Middle School
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Asu Preparatory Academy (92327) • Charter • Grades 5 - 7 • 325 Students
3. Stapley Junior High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 978 Students
4. Greenfield Junior High School
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1204 Students
5. Highland Jr High School
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 979 Students
6. Cooley Middle School
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Higley Unified School District (4248) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 873 Students
7. Newell Barney Junior High
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Queen Creek Unified District (4245) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 241 Students
8. Fremont Junior High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 984 Students
9. Imagine East Mesa Middle
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Imagine Middle At East Mesa Inc. (88369) • Charter • Grades 7 - 8 • 120 Students
10. Mckemy Academy Of International Studies
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mesa, AZ
Mesa, AZ has 102 elementary schools with 45,353 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Mesa score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Mesa exceed expectations.
1. Franklin At Brimhall Elementary
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 768 Students
2. Neely Traditional Academy
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 805 Students
3. Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa
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Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363) • Charter • Grades KG - 7 • 250 Students
4. Pathfinder Academy
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Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy (81045) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 600 Students
5. Las Sendas Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 747 Students
6. American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6
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American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 412 Students
7. Macarthur Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 577 Students
8. Canyon Rim Elementary
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 849 Students
9. Franklin East Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 551 Students
10. Hermosa Vista Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 640 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mesa, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mesa, AZ has a total population of 532,876 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 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 Mesa, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mesa, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mesa, AZ.
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