For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,746 students in 85207, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85207, AZ are Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies, Pathfinder Academy and Cambridge Academy East. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85207 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85207, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85207, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies
(Math: 82% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6919 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Gr: 4-9 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Pathfinder Academy
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2906 N Boulder Canyon
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 986-7071
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 986-7071
Gr: K-8 | 606 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Cambridge Academy East
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20365 East Ocotillo Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 987-3577
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 987-3577
Gr: K-8
Rank: #44.
Smith Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10100 E Adobe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-9900
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-9900
Gr: 7-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
85207, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cambridge Academy East (Closed 2021)
Charter School
9412 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 641-2828
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 641-2828
Gr: K-7 | 200 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Evit - Smith Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
10100 East Adobe Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-9900
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-9900
Gr: 9
7042 East Adobe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-0200
Gr: K-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
950 N Sunvalley Blvd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-3975
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-3975
Gr: PK
S H A R P (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
950 North Sun Valley Blvd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-0200
Gr: K-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85207, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85207, AZ include Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies, Pathfinder Academy and Cambridge Academy East.
How many public middle schools are located in 85207?
4 public middle schools are located in 85207.
What is the racial composition of students in 85207?
85207 public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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