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Best Central City Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 185 students in the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa, AZ.

The top-ranked public schools in Central City are Kelly and Children First Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Central City, Mesa, AZ public schools have an score of 8% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and score of 8% (versus the 41% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Kelly

Special Education School
Charter School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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Bottom 50%

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1648 S 16th St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500

Gr: K-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 62%

Rank: #22.

Children First Leadership Academy

Charter School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
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1648 S 16th St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500

Gr: K-8 | 121 students Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa, AZ?

The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa, AZ include Kelly and Children First Leadership Academy.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa?

2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa?

the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).