For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,951 students in 85205, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85205, AZ are Entz Elementary School, Bush Elementary School and Mendoza Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85205 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85205, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85205, AZ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Entz Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4132 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7200
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7200
Gr: PK-6 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4925 E Ingram St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8500
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8500
Gr: PK-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Mendoza Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5831 E Mclellan Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-2000
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-2000
Gr: PK-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
O'connor Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4840 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7877
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7877
Gr: PK-6 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
85205, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Evit - Fremont Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1001 North Power Road
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8300
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8300
Gr: 9
Self Development Eastmark Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7930 E Baseline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2630
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2630
Gr: K-8 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Self Development Scottsdale Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
16635 N 51st Ave
Mesa, AZ 85205
(602) 274-1910
Mesa, AZ 85205
(602) 274-1910
Gr: K-8 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 73%
4448 E Main St Ste 7
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 396-5463
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 396-5463
Gr: 5-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85205, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85205, AZ include Entz Elementary School, Bush Elementary School and Mendoza Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85205?
4 public preschools are located in 85205.
What is the racial composition of students in 85205?
85205 public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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