Best Public Schools in Zip Code 85202

The 85202 zip code area of Mesa, Arizona is home to 9 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Mesa Unified District. While the district as a whole is ranked 177 out of 289 in the state, the schools in this area show a wide range of academic performance, with some standout institutions and others struggling to meet proficiency standards.

Two schools stand out as high-performers: Franklin Accelerated Academy - Jordan Campus, an elementary/middle school ranked 106 out of 909 in the state, and AAEC Online, a virtual public charter high school ranked 42 out of 469 in Arizona. These schools significantly outperform the district and state averages, with 60-80% of students proficient in core subjects. In contrast, other schools like Adams Elementary and Rhodes Junior High struggle, with less than 30% of students meeting proficiency standards.

Across the 9 schools, there is a wide range in metrics like graduation rates (78.4% to 78.4%), dropout rates (5.2% to 5.2%), and student-teacher ratios (14.1 to 62.6). This variation suggests students in the 85202 area have vastly different educational experiences and opportunities depending on which school they attend, raising concerns about equity. With more complete data, particularly on socioeconomic factors, a clearer picture could emerge of the drivers behind these performance differences between schools in the same zip code.