Best Schools in Mesa, Arizona
154 schools · 93 Elementary · 14 Middle · 26 High · 21 Other
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.1/10
- Median household income
- $79,720
- Median home value
- $358,385
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31%
- Avg commute
- 25 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 67%
26% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Mesa compares
Arizona rank
#65 of 95
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Arizona avg (6.3)
Median household income
$80k
112% of Arizona median
Schools in this city
138
About Schools in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa is one of Arizona's largest cities, and its public school system reflects that scale — 127 ranked schools spread across a sprawling suburban landscape, serving families in neighborhoods that range from established east-side communities to newer master-planned developments. With that many schools, the variation matters as much as the average.
The system scores an average of 6.1 out of 10, which puts most Mesa families near the middle of the performance spectrum. Thirty-four schools — 27% of the ranked total — clear the 7-point threshold, so a meaningful share of campuses are genuinely strong performers. The rest cluster below that line, which makes neighborhood and school selection consequential for parents who prioritize academics.
The top performers are concentrated in the elementary tier. Canyon Rim Elementary leads the city with a 9.2, followed closely by Superstition Springs Elementary (9.1), Meridian (9.0), Augusta Ranch Elementary (8.8), and Franklin Accelerated Academy – Brimhall Campus (8.8). Five of the top five ranked schools share the same grade band — a practical signal that parents of elementary-age children have the most high-scoring options to choose from. Whether that strong elementary performance carries through middle and high school is worth investigating school by school.
For parents evaluating Mesa, the city's size creates real optionality, but only if you're willing to look past proximity. The 27% of schools scoring 7 or above are distributed across the metro, not concentrated in one corridor. Start with Canyon Rim and the other top-rated elementaries as your performance benchmark, then map your commutable radius and compare scores against that baseline. The 6.1 system average means the default-by-address assignment may underperform your expectations — but the high end of the distribution is legitimate, and it's accessible to families willing to explore beyond their immediate neighborhood.
Elementary Schools
93 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 847 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.9 |
| 2 | 774 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.8 |
| 3 | 833 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.7 |
| 4 | 944 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.5 |
| 5 | 1,330 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.4 |
| 6 | 857 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.3 |
| 7 | 592 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.2 |
| 8 | 499 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.1 |
| 9 | 502 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.9 |
| 10 | 123 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.7 |
| 11 | 121 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.7 |
| 12 | 546 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.7 |
| 13 | 983 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.7 |
| 14 | 340 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.6 |
| 15 | 731 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.6 |
| 16 | 484 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.5 |
| 17 | 567 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.4 |
| 18 | 435 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.4 |
| 19 | 489 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.4 |
| 20 | 433 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.4 |
| 21 | 395 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.4 |
| 22 | 162 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.2 |
| 23 | 606 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.2 |
| 24 | 345 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.0 |
| 25 | 673 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.0 |
Show 68 more elementary schools
| 26 | 711 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.9 | ||
| 27 | 576 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.8 | ||
| 28 | 863 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.8 | ||
| 29 | 425 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.7 | ||
| 30 | 309 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.7 | ||
| 31 | 369 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.5 | ||
| 32 | 581 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.5 | ||
| 33 | 382 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.4 | ||
| 34 | 515 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.4 | ||
| 35 | 488 students · Kindergarten–4th | 6.3 | ||
| 36 | 576 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.3 | ||
| 37 | 707 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.3 | ||
| 38 | 439 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.1 | ||
| 39 | 200 students · Kindergarten–7th | 5.9 | ||
| 40 | 540 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.9 | ||
| 41 | 506 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.9 | ||
| 42 | 428 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.9 | ||
| 43 | 607 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.8 | ||
| 44 | 506 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.8 | ||
| 45 | 443 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.7 | ||
| 46 | 451 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.7 | ||
| 47 | 550 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.6 | ||
| 48 | 514 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.6 | ||
| 49 | 64 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.5 | ||
| 50 | 492 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.5 | ||
| 51 | 443 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.5 | ||
| 52 | 541 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.5 | ||
| 53 | 513 students · Kindergarten–7th | 5.4 | ||
| 54 | 618 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.4 | ||
| 55 | 128 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.3 | ||
| 56 | 444 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.2 | ||
| 57 | 762 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.2 | ||
| 58 | 258 students · Kindergarten–7th | 5.0 | ||
| 59 | 461 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.0 | ||
| 60 | 569 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.0 | ||
| 61 | 668 students · Pre-K–6th | 4.9 | ||
| 62 | 485 students · Pre-K–6th | 4.9 | ||
| 63 | 78 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.8 | ||
| 64 | 728 students · Pre-K–6th | 4.7 | ||
| 65 | 378 students · Pre-K–6th | 4.7 | ||
| 66 | 567 students · Pre-K–6th | 4.6 | ||
| 67 | 106 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.5 | ||
| 68 | 463 students · Pre-K–6th | 4.4 | ||
| 69 | 374 students · Pre-K–6th | 4.4 | ||
| 70 | 184 students · Kindergarten–7th | 4.2 | ||
| 71 | 72 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.2 | ||
| 72 | 470 students · Pre-K–6th | 4.2 | ||
| 73 | 418 students · Pre-K–6th | 4.2 | ||
| 74 | 482 students · Pre-K–6th | 4.0 | ||
| 75 | 473 students · Pre-K–6th | 4.0 | ||
| 76 | 227 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.9 | ||
| 77 | 395 students · Pre-K–6th | 3.8 | ||
| 78 | 483 students · Pre-K–6th | 3.7 | ||
| 79 | 452 students · Pre-K–6th | 3.7 | ||
| 80 | 689 students · Pre-K–6th | 3.5 | ||
| 81 | 177 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.1 | ||
| 82 | 685 students · Kindergarten–6th | 2.8 | ||
| 83 | 3 students · Kindergarten–8th | — | ||
| Private Schools 10 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | HEARTWOOD MONTESSORI
Private
85 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | ST TIMOTHY CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Private
158 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL
Private
201 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | 51 students · Pre-K–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Private
197 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | PILGRIM LUTHERAN SCHOOL
Private
52 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 7 | DESERT SHADOWS MONTESSORI
Private
35 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 8 | TEMPE MONTESSORI SCHOOL LTD
Private
93 students · Pre-K–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 9 | 6 students · Pre-K–TK | Not Rated | ||
| 10 | ADOBE ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Private
17 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
14 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 956 students · 6th–8th | 7.8 |
| 2 | 946 students · 7th–9th | 6.9 |
| 3 | 762 students · 7th–8th | 6.8 |
| 4 | 282 students · 7th–9th | 6.7 |
| 5 | 950 students · 7th–8th | 6.6 |
| 6 | 779 students · 7th–9th | 6.5 |
| 7 | 658 students · 7th–9th | 6.4 |
| 8 | 925 students · 7th–8th | 6.2 |
| 9 | 667 students · 4th–8th | 6.0 |
| 10 | 869 students · 7th–9th | 5.8 |
| 11 | 351 students · 5th–8th | 5.6 |
| 12 | 825 students · 7th–8th | 5.0 |
| 13 | 922 students · 7th–9th | 4.7 |
| 14 | 29 students · 7th–9th | — |
High Schools
26 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3,397 students · 9th–12th | 8.0 |
| 2 | 184 students · 9th–12th | 7.4 |
| 3 | 2,222 students · 8th–12th | 6.9 |
| 4 | 284 students · 9th–12th | 6.8 |
| 5 | 3,391 students · 9th–12th | 6.6 |
| 6 | 3,469 students · 9th–12th | 6.6 |
| 7 | 280 students · 6th–12th | 6.5 |
| 8 | 463 students · 8th–12th | 6.4 |
| 9 | 2,127 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 |
| 10 | 3,442 students · 9th–12th | 5.9 |
| 11 | 2,341 students · 9th–12th | 5.9 |
| 12 | 787 students · 7th–12th | 5.8 |
| 13 | 1,887 students · 7th–12th | 5.8 |
| 14 | 351 students · 9th–12th | 5.7 |
| 15 | 42 students · 9th–12th | 5.2 |
| 16 | 141 students · 9th–12th | 5.1 |
| 17 | 670 students · 6th–12th | 4.4 |
| 18 | 6 students · 9th–12th | — |
| 19 | 179 students · 9th–12th | — |
| 20 | 10 students · 9th–12th | — |
| 21 | 3 students · 9th–12th | — |
| 22 | 2 students · 9th–12th | — |
| 23 | 1 students · 9th–12th | — |
| 24 | 97 students · 10th–12th | — |
| 25 | 1 students · 10th–12th | — |
Show 1 more high schools
| 26 | 3 students · 9th–12th | — |
Other Schools
21 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 736 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.6 | ||
| 2 | 378 students · 4th–9th | 7.6 | ||
| 3 | 80 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.3 | ||
| 4 | 43 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.1 | ||
| 5 | 811 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 6 | 72 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 6.1 | ||
| 7 | 587 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.0 | ||
| 8 | 685 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.9 | ||
| 9 | 624 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.9 | ||
| 10 | 684 students · Kindergarten–9th | 5.7 | ||
| 11 | 867 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.6 | ||
| 12 | 159 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.3 | ||
| 13 | 1,510 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.3 | ||
| 14 | 1,713 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.8 | ||
| 15 | 752 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.0 | ||
| 16 | 1,883 students · Kindergarten–12th | — | ||
| 17 | 472 students · Kindergarten–12th | — | ||
| 18 | 24 students · Kindergarten–12th | — | ||
| Private Schools 3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | REDEEMER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Private
93 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | MESA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Private
34 students · Kindergarten–11th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | LUMOS ARTS ACADEMY
Private
160 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Mesa
Mesa, Arizona · 154 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 13 ZIP codes
Median Income
$79,720
Median Home Value
$358,385
Median Rent
$1,562/mo
Population
550,266
College Educated
31%
Homeownership
67%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Community Profile
Mesa has a median household income of $79,720. It is an area where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $358,385, with a median rent of $1,562/month. The area has a poverty rate of 10.5%. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Quick Facts
- State
- Arizona
- Total Schools
- 154
- Elementary
- 93
- Middle
- 14
- High
- 26
- Districts
- 42
- Avg Rating
- 6.1/10
School Districts (42)
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (4305)
1 school · 227 students
STEP UP Schools Inc. (4313)
1 school · 64 students
Heritage Academy Inc. (4336)
2 schools · 880 students
Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363)
2 schools · 442 students
American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348)
12 schools · 13,876 students
New Horizon School for the Performing Arts (4366)
1 school · 123 students
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329)
2 schools · 2,300 students
Cambridge Academy East Inc (78888)
2 schools · 200 students
American Basic Schools LLC (79215)
1 school · 685 students
Self Development Charter School (79072)
2 schools · 372 students
Edkey Inc. dba Sequoia Charter School (6446)
1 school · 685 students
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Village School (79211)
3 schools · 364 students
Academy with Community Partners-Arizona Inc (79213)
1 school · 184 students
Pinnacle Education-WMCB Inc. (79439)
2 schools · 48 students
Noah Webster Schools - Mesa (10760)
1 school · 492 students
Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Prepar (79871)
1 school · 29 students
American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Sun Val (79877)
1 school · 351 students
CAFA Inc. dba Learning Foundation Performing Arts (79971)
1 school · 159 students
Happy Valley School Inc. (79081)
1 school · 567 students
Legacy Education Group (87349)
1 school · 141 students
Edkey Inc. - Redwood Academy (81043)
1 school · 128 students
Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy (81045)
3 schools · 1,052 students
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia School for the Deaf and Hard (81050)
2 schools · 67 students
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Ranch School (81052)
1 school · 121 students
Edkey Inc. dba Arizona Conservatory for Arts and (79981)
1 school · 280 students
Concordia Charter School Inc. (89556)
2 schools · 78 students
Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Prepar (90330)
1 school · 72 students
Kaizen Education Foundation dba Liberty Arts Acade (90334)
1 school · 345 students
Arizona Education Solutions (90758)
2 schools · 1,360 students
ASU Preparatory Academy (91307)
1 school · 488 students
ASU Preparatory Academy (91305)
1 school · 463 students
Happy Valley East (90906)
1 school · 435 students
ASU Preparatory Academy (92327)
1 school · 351 students
BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (91949)
1 school · 867 students
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Pathway Academy (92226)
1 school · 752 students
Heritage Academy Gateway Inc. (92519)
1 school · 1,510 students
EAGLE College Prep Mesa LLC. (91939)
1 school · 177 students
Heritage Academy Laveen Inc. (92520)
1 school · 670 students
Gilbert Unified District (4239)
38 schools · 32,402 students
Mesa Unified District (4235)
78 schools · 57,204 students
Queen Creek Unified District (4245)
15 schools · 14,503 students
East Valley Institute of Technology (4516)
50 schools · 306 students
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How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Mesa, Arizona
How many schools are in Mesa, Arizona?
Mesa has 154 schools, including 141 public and 13 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Mesa, Arizona?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Mesa is 6.1 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.
What is the top-ranked school in Mesa, Arizona?
The top-ranked school in Mesa on MySchoolScout is Canyon Rim Elementary with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What is the best elementary school in Mesa, Arizona?
The top-ranked elementary school in Mesa on MySchoolScout is Canyon Rim Elementary with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What is the best middle school in Mesa, Arizona?
The top-ranked middle school in Mesa on MySchoolScout is Highland JR High School with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What is the best high school in Mesa, Arizona?
The top-ranked high school in Mesa on MySchoolScout is Westwood High School with a composite score of 8.0/10.
How many school districts serve Mesa, Arizona?
Mesa is served by 42 school districts: The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (4305), Step Up Schools Inc. (4313), Heritage Academy Inc. (4336), Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363), American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348), New Horizon School for the Performing Arts (4366), Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329), Cambridge Academy East Inc (78888), American Basic Schools Llc (79215), Self Development Charter School (79072), Edkey Inc. Dba Sequoia Charter School (6446), Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Village School (79211), Academy With Community Partners-arizona Inc (79213), Pinnacle Education-wmcb Inc. (79439), Noah Webster Schools - Mesa (10760), Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Vista Grove Prepar (79871), American Charter Schools Foundation D.b.a. Sun Val (79877), Cafa Inc. Dba Learning Foundation Performing Arts (79971), Happy Valley School Inc. (79081), Legacy Education Group (87349), Edkey Inc. - Redwood Academy (81043), Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy (81045), Edkey Inc. - Sequoia School for the Deaf and Hard (81050), Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Ranch School (81052), Edkey Inc. Dba Arizona Conservatory for Arts and (79981), Concordia Charter School Inc. (89556), Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Vista Grove Prepar (90330), Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Liberty Arts Acade (90334), Arizona Education Solutions (90758), Asu Preparatory Academy (91307), Asu Preparatory Academy (91305), Happy Valley East (90906), Asu Preparatory Academy (92327), Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91949), Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Pathway Academy (92226), Heritage Academy Gateway Inc. (92519), Eagle College Prep Mesa Llc. (91939), Heritage Academy Laveen Inc. (92520), Gilbert Unified District (4239), Mesa Unified District (4235), Queen Creek Unified District (4245), East Valley Institute of Technology (4516).
What is the education level in Mesa, Arizona?
According to Census data, 31% of adults in Mesa have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Mesa, Arizona?
The median household income in Mesa is approximately $79,720 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Mesa, Arizona?
Yes, Mesa has 13 private schools alongside 141 public schools. The top-rated private school is Heartwood Montessori with a score of 8.3/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mesa, Arizona?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Mesa is 16.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Mesa, Arizona?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.