Best CANDO Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 153 students in the neighborhood of CANDO, Mesa, AZ.
The top-ranked public school in CANDO is Concordia Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of CANDO, Mesa, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of CANDO, Mesa, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Concordia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
142 N Date
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-0555
Gr: K-6 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Education Center
122 N Country Club Dr
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-0000
Gr: PK | 77 students Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of CANDO, Mesa, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of CANDO, Mesa, AZ include Concordia Charter School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of CANDO, Mesa?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of CANDO, Mesa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of CANDO, Mesa?
the neighborhood of CANDO, Mesa public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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