For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,915 students in 85205, AZ (there are , serving 80 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 85205, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85205, AZ ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Self Development 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
| 369 students
Rank: #22.
Entz Elementary 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
| 592 students
Rank: #33.
Bush Elementary 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
| 502 students
Rank: #44.
Mendoza Elementary 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
| 439 students
Rank: #55.
Fremont Junior High 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
| 925 students
Rank: #66.
Self Development Online Academy
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
| 3 students
Rank: #77.
Shepherd Junior High 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
| 667 students
Rank: #88.
O'connor Elementary 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
| 418 students
85205, Arizona ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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
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
4448 E Main St Ste 7
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 396-5463
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 396-5463
Grades: 5-12
| 23 students
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?
98% of all K-12 students in 85205 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85205?
85205 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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