For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,701 students in 85202, AZ (there are 2 private schools, serving 204 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 85202, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85202, AZ are Franklin Accelerated Academy - Jordan Campus, Eagleridge Enrichment Program and Dobson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85202 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85202, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85202, AZ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Jordan Campus
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1313 W. Medina Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3900
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3900
Gr: PK-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Eagleridge Enrichment Program
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1313 W Medina Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3686
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3686
Gr: K-9 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 63:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Dobson High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 W Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3000
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,284 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Evit - Dobson High School
Vocational School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 W Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2260 W Isabella Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-4100
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-4100
Gr: PK-6 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
738 S Longmore
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-4300
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Rhodes Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1860 S Longmore
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-2300
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-2300
Gr: 7-9 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
828 S Valencia
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-4205
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-4205
Gr: PK-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
1501 W Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-5363
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-5363
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 85202, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85202, AZ include Franklin Accelerated Academy - Jordan Campus, Eagleridge Enrichment Program and Dobson High School.
How many public schools are located in 85202?
10 public schools are located in 85202.
What percentage of students in 85202 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 85202 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85202?
85202 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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