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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 85204


At a glance
19
Schools
12,025
Students
9
Districts
1
5-star school
Top rankedFranklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus34th of 909 Arizona elementary schools
Biggest riser
Longfellow Elementary School up 284 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Harris Elementary School 10.8 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
2★
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0★
7 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 85204 zip code area of Mesa, Arizona is home to a diverse array of 19 schools, including 12 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and 3 alternative schools. These institutions serve students across a range of educational levels and provide families with various options for their children's schooling.

Among the standout schools in the area are Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus, an elementary school that consistently ranks among the top in the state with a 5-star rating and significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. Another high-performing school is Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa, which excels in science and has strong results in English and Math as well. The Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School, an alternative school, also stands out with 11th-grade proficiency rates above the district and state averages in several subjects.

The data reveals a wide range of academic performance across the schools in the 85204 zip code area. While some institutions, like the ones mentioned above, are achieving exceptional results, others are struggling to meet state standards. This suggests a need for further analysis and targeted interventions to address the performance gaps and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the community. The diversity of school types, from traditional public schools to public charter schools and alternative schools, provides families with various options, but also highlights the importance of evaluating each school individually based on its unique strengths and challenges.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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