For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,428 students in 85210, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85210, AZ are Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus, Crismon Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85210 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85210, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85210, AZ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
236 S Sirrine
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-5400
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-5400
Gr: PK-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Crismon Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
825 W Medina Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-4000
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
930 S Sirrine
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-6400
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-6400
Gr: PK-6 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Redbird Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1020 S Extension Rd
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-1200
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-1200
Gr: PK-6 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Guerrero Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
463 S Alma School Rd
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-9220
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-9220
Gr: PK-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
122 N Country Club Dr
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-0000
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-0000
Gr: PK | 77 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Mesa Center For Success
Special Education School
855 W 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-3802
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-3802
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85210, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85210, AZ include Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus, Crismon Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85210?
7 public preschools are located in 85210.
What is the racial composition of students in 85210?
85210 public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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