Mesa Arts Academy

Mesa Arts Academy is a charter school located in the heart of Mesa, Arizona, offering a unique educational experience for students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is part of Maricopa County and serves 227 students, providing a strong community feel. While the student-teacher ratio is not reported, the school’s commitment to personalized learning is evident in its arts-focused curriculum.

Mesa Arts Academy is known for its creative approach to education, integrating the arts into various subjects to foster a well-rounded education. The school’s MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 reflects areas for improvement, particularly in academic performance where the state ranking is #1594 out of 2029 schools in Arizona, placing it in the 22nd percentile. The academic score of 3.7/10 indicates that while the school is focusing on student development, there is room for academic growth, especially in math and ELA, where only 17% and 27% of students, respectively, are proficient or above.

The school is situated in a large city, within the 85210 ZIP code. The neighborhood is diverse, with a median household income of $57,480 and a median home value of $281,000. Approximately 17.6% of the population lives below the poverty line, and about 22% of residents have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Mesa Arts Academy is an integral part of this vibrant community, offering a supportive and engaging educational environment for its students.

Mesa Arts Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.