Best Public Middle Schools in 85201 (Mesa, AZ) (2025-26)

Best 85201 Arizona Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,720 students in 85201, AZ.

The top ranked public middle schools in 85201, AZ are Mesa Distance Learning Program, Step Up School and Carson Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 85201 have an score of 12% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85201, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85201, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Mesa Distance Learning Program

(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
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1025 N Country Club Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 308-6015

Gr: K-12 | 80 students Minority enrollment: 45%

Rank: #22.

Step Up School

Charter School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
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44 E 5th St
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 344-2600

Gr: K-8 | 64 students Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #33.

Carson Junior High School

(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
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525 N Westwood
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-2900

Gr: 7-9 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Rank: #44.

Kerr Center For Agriscience

(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
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125 E Mclellan Rd
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5100

Gr: K-7 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Rank: n/an/a

Heartwood Az

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207 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137

Gr: K-10 | 141 students Minority enrollment: 56%

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School

Location

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Eisenhower Elementary School (Closed 2023)

848 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200

Gr: PK-6 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Evit - Brimhall Junior High School (Closed 2023)

Vocational School

1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000

Gr: 7-9

Evit - Carson Junior High School (Closed 2023)

Vocational School

1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000

Gr: 7-9

Evit - Powell Junior High School (Closed 2023)

Vocational School

1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000

Gr: 7-9

Evit - Tempe Auto (Closed 2009)

Vocational School

1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000

Evit Tempe Auto High School (Closed 2023)

Vocational School

P.o. Box 879
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000

Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Minority enrollment: 21%

Gem Charter School (Closed 2023)

Charter School

207 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137

Gr: K-6 | 76 students Minority enrollment: 60%

Mckellips Learning Center (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

325 E. Mckellips
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0200

Gr: 5-9

Pinnacle High School - Mesa (Closed 2023)

151 N. Centennial Way, Suite 1
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 668-5003

Gr: 9-12

Riverview High School (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

1731 N. Country Club Dr.
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5350

Gr: 7-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Special Education Tuition (Closed 2006)

1025 Country Club Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0719

Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 62%

Sundown High School (Closed 2007)

1025 N. Country Club Drive
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-7261

Gr: 8-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 45%

Tapp High School (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

1727 West Main
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0200

Gr: 8-12

Villa Oasis Interscholastic Center For Education (Closed 2023)

848 North Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200

Gr: PK-6 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85201, AZ?

The top ranked public middle schools in 85201, AZ include Mesa Distance Learning Program, Step Up School and Carson Junior High School.

How many public middle schools are located in 85201?

5 public middle schools are located in 85201.

What is the racial composition of students in 85201?

85201 public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).