For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,118 students in 85209, AZ (there are , serving 537 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 85209, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
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 Public Schools (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 Public Schools (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?
92% of all K-12 students in 85209 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
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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