Highland Arts Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Mesa, Arizona 85213 · Mesa Unified District (4235)
#352 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona
#19436 of 50,301 nationally
About Highland Arts Elementary
Highland Arts Elementary is a public elementary located in Mesa, in the Mesa Unified District (4235) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 648 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 352nd of 1,136 ranked elementary schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (68th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (27th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 648.
There are 123 schools in Mesa; Highland Arts Elementary ranks 38th of 111 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)56%
- Reading proficiency (30%)59%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)17.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Highland Arts Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 17.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Highland Arts Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mountain View High School
Mesa · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,421 students · 1.2 km away
Poston Junior High School
Mesa · Public middle · Grades 7–9
782 students · 1.2 km away
Field Elementary School
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
564 students · 1.5 km away
Hale Elementary School
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
477 students · 1.9 km away
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
186 students · 2.1 km away
Entz Elementary School
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
567 students · 2.1 km away
Legacy Traditional School - Mesa
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
456 students · 2.6 km away
Taylor Junior High School
Mesa · Public middle · Grades 7–9
908 students · 3.1 km away
Michael T. Hughes Elementary School
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
480 students · 3.2 km away
Irving Elementary School
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
488 students · 3.3 km away
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Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School
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651 students
Glendale Landmark School
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Las Sendas Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Highland Arts Elementary a good school?
Highland Arts Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 58.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #352 of 1,136 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Highland Arts Elementary rank in Arizona?
Highland Arts Elementary ranks #352 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona and #19436 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highland Arts Elementary?
Highland Arts Elementary had 648 students in 2025.
Is Highland Arts Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Highland Arts Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Highland Arts Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highland Arts Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.