Nestled next to the highly popular Eastmark Great Park, BASIS Mesa is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in kindergarten through twelfth grade in the East Valley area.
Since 1998, this nationally recognized school has won countless awards, led by a mission to inspire a love of learning. So when it comes to academics, you shouldn’t be surprised to learn that students at BASIS Mesa often earn among the highest test scores in reading and math in the entire state, and the school often ranks among the top 5% of schools in Arizona and the country.
Here, students start with a curriculum founded in science, technology, engineering, and math at an early age. And to help all BASIS Supernovas become more well-rounded, the school elevates the liberal arts and integrates modern languages like Mandarin Chinese to better prepare students for the 21st century. Plus, seniors also get a jump-start on higher learning through their BASIS Diploma Senior Project, where students individually research, collaborate with faculty or experts, and present a topic similar to a thesis.
And to help students find their passions, BASIS Mesa also offers a variety of extracurriculars, ranging from dance and band to coding and soccer, and hosts a calendar of fun events throughout the year to foster lasting memories.
BASIS Mesa
Charter Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade K-12
5010 S Eastmark Pky,
Mesa, AZ
School Details
Head of School
Jon Hutman
Student Teacher Ratio
0:1
Average SAT Score
1400
Average ACT Score
32
Math Proficiency
76%
Reading Proficiency
76%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
90%
Niche Grade
A+
A+
A+
A-
C
C
C
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
76%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
0:1
Teachers
0
Teachers in First or Second Year
54.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1400
Math
700
Verbal
700
Average ACT
32
Math
31
English
31
Reading
32
Science
32
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
87%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
9
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
9%
State Average
44%
Science
72%
State Average
31%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
813:1
Student Diversity
Male
53.6%
Female
46.4%
White
37.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
31%
Hispanic
18%
Two or more races
7.4%
Black
5.8%
Native American
<1%
School Rankings
#1
Best Charter ES in Arizona
#1
Best Public ES in Arizona
#4
Best Charter MS in Arizona
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University
84 Students
University of Arizona
60 Students
Stanford University
33 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
29 Students
Northern Arizona University
29 Students
University of California - Berkeley
22 Students
Yale University
18 Students
Harvard University
15 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus
15 Students
California Institute of Technology
15 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science
17 Students
Business
16 Students
Economics
14 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
13 Students
Biology
12 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
12 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
12 Students
Political Science and Government
11 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
10 Students
Chemical Engineering
9 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/31/2024
I have been able to have an incredible experience with my education at BASIS Mesa. I would reccommend it to anyone
2/23/2022
Basis Mesa is a great choice for a student who wants to be challenged academically. The courses are tough, but they teach students the need for a hard work ethic. It is overall a great school for someone who likes to be challenged.
4/22/2020
BASIS Mesa is an excellent school for preparing for college. They offer a wide array of AP classes which not only prepares students for the academic aspect of college but can also give them a major head start on course load if the credits can transfer to their college.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/17/2022
Great school. If you are on top of your academics, you will make it through each grade with no problem. Most bad reviews of BASIS Mesa come from kids who don't pay any attention, don't turn in homework, etc, and then wonder why they are failing and why teachers work them hard. Bullying is extremely...
3/23/2021
I generally thought this was a pretty good school! I actually went here for only one year in 4th grade and then moved to Scottsdale and went to Basis Scottsdale, which was actually rated way better but in my opinion, was the WORST. I thought Basis just couldn't get worse! But with Basis Mesa, I had...
6/18/2020
I would rate Basis Mesa a 10 out of 10 and would highly recommend. This was the best thing I could have ever done for my kids. Here I know that their future is set.
11/15/2019
This school is on top of it! We have communication with the teachers after every test, so kids don't get behind. Most all of the teachers really connect with the kids. My kids are not gifted in any way but are doing very well in this school. I'm so glad they are at BASIS Mesa!
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Map
List Price Range
$444K - $1.2M
Homes For Sale
137
Average Home Value
$641,760
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
6%
Average Household Income
$169,259
% of College Grads
52.6%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
2,450 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
66.9%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 7th to 11th
- Public
- 10th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Easton Green Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Astral Heights Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Eastmark Great Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Radiant Park at Eastmark
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
New construction homes near the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
Power Ranch
Master-planned Gilbert suburb with an HOA and pocket parks
Charleston Estates
A residential suburb of Queen Creek close to schools, shopping and dining
Cortina
Suburban master-planned community with pool and park
Emperor Estates
West Queen Creek suburb near highly rated schools
Queen Creek Town Center
A shopping and dining district, surrounded by homes in Queen Creek
BASIS Mesa is a charter school for students in grades K-12 located at 5010 S Eastmark Pky in Mesa, AZ. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 808 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 0:1. Academic records show that 76% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 76% are proficient in reading. BASIS Mesa has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.68, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1400 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $641,760. Discover additional schools in the area, like Eastmark High School, Evit Eastmark High School, Gilbert Christian Schools- Highschool campus, and more. Learn more about what Mesa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near BASIS Mesa.