Best Schools in West Central, Mesa, AZ
West Central, Mesa, AZ has 48 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 31 elementary) serving 38,062 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in West Central meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Central, Mesa, AZ
The top high schools in West Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heritage Academy
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Heritage Academy Inc. (4336) • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 782 Students
2. Mountain View High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3372 Students
3. Mesquite High School
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1430 Students
4. Dobson High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2370 Students
5. Mesa High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3475 Students
6. Westwood High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3570 Students
7. Sequoia Secondary School
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Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Charter School (6446) • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 372 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Central, Mesa, AZ
The top middle schools in West Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mesquite Jr High School
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 813 Students
2. Poston Junior High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 881 Students
3. Taylor Junior High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 995 Students
4. Rhodes Junior High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 679 Students
5. Carson Junior High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 1062 Students
6. Kino Junior High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 914 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Central, Mesa, AZ
The top elementary schools in West Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Franklin East Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 551 Students
2. Franklin West Elementary
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 430 Students
3. Playa Del Rey Elementary School
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 461 Students
4. Oak Tree Elementary
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 418 Students
5. Crismon Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 416 Students
6. Mesa Arts Academy
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The Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Valley (4305) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 218 Students
7. Harris Elementary School
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 384 Students
8. Whitman Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 593 Students
9. Eisenhower Center For Innovation
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 446 Students
10. Adams Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 629 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Central, Mesa, AZ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Central, Mesa, AZ has a total population of 67,427 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West Central, 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 West Central, Mesa, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Central, Mesa, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Central, Mesa, AZ.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit West Central, Mesa, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Central, Mesa, AZ
How many schools are in West Central, Mesa, AZ?
West Central, Mesa, AZ has 48 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 31 elementary schools, serving 38,062 students in total.
How do schools in West Central perform on state tests?
On average, 48 schools in West Central score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in West Central meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West Central?
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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