For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,005 students in 85203, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85203, AZ are Macarthur Elementary School, Edison Elementary School and Michael T. Hughes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85203 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85203, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85203, AZ Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1435 E Mclellan Rd
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-7800
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-7800
Gr: PK-6 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
545 N Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-5300
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-5300
Gr: PK-6 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Michael T. Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
630 N Hunt Dr
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-7500
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-7500
Gr: PK-6 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Lehi Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2555 N Stapley Dr
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-5504
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-5504
Gr: PK-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
85203, Arizona 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Mesa (Closed 2017)
Charter School
2345 N. Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 264-3710
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 264-3710
Evit - Kino Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
848 North Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-2400
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-2400
Gr: 9
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85203, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85203, AZ include Macarthur Elementary School, Edison Elementary School and Michael T. Hughes Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85203?
4 public preschools are located in 85203.
What is the racial composition of students in 85203?
85203 public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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