For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,118 students in 85209, AZ (there are , serving 810 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 85209, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85209, AZ are Superstition Springs Elementary School, Augusta Ranch Elementary School and Desert Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85209 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85209, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85209, AZ 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Superstition Springs Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7125 E Monterey Ave
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 641-6413
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 641-6413
Gr: PK-6 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Augusta Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9430 E Neville Ave
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 635-2011
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 635-2011
Gr: PK-6 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Desert Ridge High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10045 E Madero Ave
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 984-8947
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 984-8947
Gr: 8-12 | 2,222 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Noah Webster Schools- Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7301 E Baseline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 986-2335
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 986-2335
Gr: K-6 | 492 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Evit - Desert Ridge High School
Vocational School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10045 E Madero Ave
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #66.
Desert Ridge Jr. High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10211 E Madero Ave
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 635-2025
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 635-2025
Gr: 7-8 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Astravo Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2500 S Power Rd Ste 215, Ste 2
Mesa, AZ 85209
(602) 641-8254
Mesa, AZ 85209
(602) 641-8254
Gr: K-12 | 736 students Minority enrollment: 62%
85209, Arizona 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Astravo Online Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2500 S Power Rd Ste 215
Mesa, AZ 85209
(602) 641-8254
Mesa, AZ 85209
(602) 641-8254
Gr: K-12 | 624 students Minority enrollment: 65%
7301 E. Baseline Road
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 986-2335
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 986-2335
Gr: K-6 | 1,205 student Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85209, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85209, AZ include Superstition Springs Elementary School, Augusta Ranch Elementary School and Desert Ridge High School.
How many public schools are located in 85209?
7 public schools are located in 85209.
What percentage of students in 85209 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 85209 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85209?
85209 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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