The choices are yours

Welcome to Mesa Public Schools. MPS is an award-winning district with high academic expectations. Along with our outstanding neighborhood schools, a variety of specialized programs are available for every child. We understand you have a choice in your child's education, and we are thrilled that you've chosen Mesa Public Schools.

Program highlights

Our district is nationally recognized for excellence in teaching and support services, and for student achievement in academics, sports, creative and performing arts, and career and technical programs.

We offer many options for students in preschool through 12th grade. MPS is a leader in providing outstanding K-12 comprehensive programs at all of our neighborhood schools and an exciting variety of educational choices for families. 

Hands-on Montessori learning is available at Bush, Johnson and Pomeroy elementary schools.

Preschool

• KinderU
• Montessori
• Special Education Preschool

Kindergarten

• All-Day Kindergarten (half-days available)
• Young-Learner Kindergarten options 
• Montessori 
• Dual language program 
• Mesa Digital Learning
• Xplore (before- and after-school programming)

Elementary 

• Gifted and Talented
• Montessori
• Dual language program 
• Benjamin Franklin (back-to-basics) Schools
• International Baccalaureate
• Mesa Digital Learning
• Eagleridge Enrichment (homeschool resources and support services)
• Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies
• Engineering Is Elementary
• Award-winning Flight Centers and Space Integration Modules
• One-to-one technology
• Creative and Performing Arts
• Xplore (before- and after-school programming)

International Baccalaureate is available at Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies, Summit Academy and Westwood High School.

Secondary

• International Baccalaureate
• Mesa Digital Learning
• Biotechnology Academy (and biotechnology classes districtwide)
• Advanced Placement (available at all six comprehensive high schools)
• AP Capstone Diploma
• Additional academic diploma designations
• Flexible block scheduling 
• Career and Technical Education
• Creative and Performing Arts
• Athletics and Youth Sports
• One-to-one technology 

Adult Education

• Parent University
• General Education Development
• GED to MCC (General Education Development to Mesa Community College)
• Family Literacy
• English Language Acquisition
• Adult Basic Education
• English Language Civics

Getting started in MPS

There are several things to consider when you choose a school. To find your neighborhood school, use our maps and locator. If you are interested in a school outside your attendance area, you may submit an open enrollment request at the campus of your choice.

Register your child at the school office. Bring the student’s proof of identity and age, immunization record and proof of residency.

We value parent involvement and support. We look forward to working with you and your child to make the most of our programs and services. For information, please contact us, or see the frequently asked questions online.