For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,967 students in 85205, AZ (there are , serving 150 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 85205, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85205, AZ are Self Development Charter School, Entz Elementary School and Bush Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85205 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85205, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85205, AZ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Self Development Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1709 N Greenfield Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Grades: K-8
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
Entz Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4132 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7200
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7200
Grades: PK-6
| 507 students
Rank: #33.
Bush Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4925 E Ingram St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8500
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8500
Grades: PK-6
| 545 students
Rank: #44.
Mendoza Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5831 E Mclellan Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-2000
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-2000
Grades: PK-6
| 454 students
Rank: #55.
Fremont Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 N Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8300
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8300
Grades: 7-8
| 984 students
Rank: #66.
Self Development Online Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1709 N Greenfield Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Grades: K-8
| 27 students
Rank: #77.
Shepherd Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1407 N Alta Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-1800
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-1800
Grades: 4-8
| 603 students
Rank: #88.
O'connor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4840 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7877
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7877
Grades: PK-6
| 445 students
85205, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Evit - Fremont Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1001 North Power Road
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8300
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8300
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Franklin High School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
5646 East Main St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 985-6112
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 985-6112
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Self Development Eastmark Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7930 E Baseline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2630
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2630
Grades: K-8
| 13 students
Self Development Scottsdale Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
16635 N 51st Ave
Mesa, AZ 85205
(602) 274-1910
Mesa, AZ 85205
(602) 274-1910
Grades: K-8
| 74 students
Sonoran Desert School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
4448 E Main St Ste 7
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 396-5463
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 396-5463
Grades: 5-12
| 23 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85205, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85205, AZ include Self Development Charter School, Entz Elementary School and Bush Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85205?
8 public schools are located in 85205.
What percentage of students in 85205 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 85205 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85205?
85205 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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