For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 6,409 students in 85210, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85210, AZ are Heritage Academy Gateway, Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus and Crismon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85210 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85210, AZ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85210, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage Academy Gateway
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19630 E.germann Road
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 461-4400
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 461-4400
Gr: K-12 | 1,556 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
236 S Sirrine
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-5400
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-5400
Gr: PK-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Crismon Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
825 W Medina Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-4000
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Heritage Academy Laveen
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4275 W Baseline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 290-8546
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 290-8546
Gr: 6-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
930 S Sirrine
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-6400
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-6400
Gr: PK-6 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Mesa Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
221 W 6th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 844-3965
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 844-3965
Gr: K-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Burke Basic School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
131 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 964-4602
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 964-4602
Gr: K-6 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Redbird Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1020 S Extension Rd
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-1200
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-1200
Gr: PK-6 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Guerrero Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
463 S Alma School Rd
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-9220
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-9220
Gr: PK-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
855 W 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-9350
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-9350
Gr: 5-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Heritage Academy Maricopa
Charter School
41004 W Lucera Ln
Mesa, AZ 85210
(520) 367-3800
Mesa, AZ 85210
(520) 367-3800
Gr: 6-12 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Mesa Center For Success
Special Education School
855 W 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-3802
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-3802
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 85210, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85210, AZ include Heritage Academy Gateway, Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus and Crismon Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85210?
12 public elementary schools are located in 85210.
What is the racial composition of students in 85210?
85210 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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