Best Public Schools in Zip Code 85203

The 85203 zip code area of Mesa, Arizona is home to 10 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. These schools are part of the Mesa Unified District, with the exception of the charter schools, which have their own districts.

Among the standout schools in this area are MacArthur Elementary School, which has consistently high performance, ranking in the top 25% of Arizona elementary schools for the past 3 years, and Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus, another top-performing elementary school. The Sequoia Lehi Charter School has also been a consistent top performer, ranking in the top 40% of Arizona elementary schools over the past 3 years.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance and economic disadvantage among the schools in this area. Several schools, including Lehi Elementary, Michael T. Hughes Elementary, and Learning Foundation, have very high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. These schools also tend to have significantly lower test scores compared to the higher-performing schools in the area.