For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,792 students in 85201, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85201, AZ are Whitman Elementary School, Eisenhower Center For Innovation and Emerson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85201 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85201, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85201, AZ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1829 N Grand
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5000
Grades: PK-6
| 569 students
Rank: #22.
Eisenhower Center For Innovation
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
848 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Grades: PK-6
| 444 students
Rank: #33.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 N Westwood
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4700
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 728 students
Rank: #44.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 N Sycamore
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4860
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4860
Grades: PK-6
| 581 students
Rank: #55.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
733 N Longmore
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4900
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4900
Grades: PK-6
| 470 students
85201, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
848 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Grades: PK-6
| 750 students
Evit - Brimhall Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Evit - Carson Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Evit - Powell Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Evit - Tempe Auto (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Evit Tempe Auto High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
P.o. Box 879
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 695 students
Gem Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
207 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Grades: K-6
| 76 students
Mckellips Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
325 E. Mckellips
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0200
Grades: 5-9
| n/a students
151 N. Centennial Way, Suite 1
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 668-5003
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 668-5003
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Riverview High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1731 N. Country Club Dr.
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5350
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5350
Grades: 7-12
| 114 students
1025 Country Club Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0719
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0719
Grades: PK-12
| 34 students
1025 N. Country Club Drive
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-7261
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-7261
Grades: 8-12
| 42 students
Tapp High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1727 West Main
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-0200
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
848 North Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Grades: PK-6
| 745 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85201, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85201, AZ include Whitman Elementary School, Eisenhower Center For Innovation and Emerson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85201?
5 public preschools are located in 85201.
What is the racial composition of students in 85201?
85201 public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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