For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 9,018 students in 85212, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85212, AZ are Basis Mesa, Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic High School and Gateway Polytechnic Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85212 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85212, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85212, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5010 S Eastmark Pkwy
Mesa, AZ 85212
(602) 239-4807
Mesa, AZ 85212
(602) 239-4807
Grades: K-12
| 867 students
Rank: #22.
Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7350 E. Innovation Way South
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5769
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5769
Grades: 8-12
| 463 students
Rank: #33.
Gateway Polytechnic Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5149 S Signal Butte Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 987-7440
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 987-7440
Grades: PK-8
| 983 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6950 E Williams Field Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5700
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5700
Grades: 5-8
| 351 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Highland Jr High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6915 E Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 632-4739
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 632-4739
Grades: 6-8
| 956 students
Rank: #66.
American Leadership Academy Virtual
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6913 E Rembrandt Ave
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 420-2101
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 420-2101
Grades: K-12
| 811 students
Rank: #77.
Eastmark High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9560 E Ray Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 474-6950
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 474-6950
Grades: 7-12
| 1,887 students
Rank: #88.
Liberty Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3015 S Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 830-3444
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 830-3444
Grades: K-8
| 345 students
Rank: n/an/a
American Leadership Academy Of Applied Technologies
Charter School
7729 E. Pecos Road
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 420-2101
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 420-2101
Grades: K-12
| 472 students
Rank: n/an/a
American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12
Charter School
14582 N. Sarival Ave
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 861-1320
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 861-1320
Grades: K-12
| 1,883 students
85212, Arizona 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6110 S. Sagewood St.
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5750
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5750
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Canyon Valley High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
7007 East Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-3452
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-3452
Grades: 7-12
| 187 students
7007 East Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-3452
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-3452
Grades: 5-8
| 46 students
3015 South Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 985-6112
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 985-6112
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
6859 East Rembrandt Way
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5700
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5700
Grades: K-8
| 350 students
Williams Community School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
7004 E. Union Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 988-9690
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 988-9690
Grades: K-8
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85212, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85212, AZ include Basis Mesa, Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic High School and Gateway Polytechnic Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 85212?
10 public middle schools are located in 85212.
What is the racial composition of students in 85212?
85212 public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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