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
15:1
Average SAT Score
1390
Average ACT Score
32
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
81%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
90%
Niche Grade
A+
A+
A+
A-
C
C
C
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.68
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Reading Proficiency
81%
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Math Proficiency
67%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
58
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Full Time Teachers
58
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Teachers in First or Second Year
54.1%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1390
Math
700
Verbal
690
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Average ACT
32
Math
31
English
32
Reading
32
Science
32
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Number of AP Courses
21
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AP Pass Rate
87%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very High
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AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very High
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
72%
State Average
31%
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Math
9%
State Average
44%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
813:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51%
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Female
49%
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Male
51%
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Female
49%
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Asian
39.3%
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White
28.3%
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Hispanic
16.7%
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Two or more races
8.7%
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Limited English proficient
1.3%
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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
88 Students
University of Arizona
62 Students
Stanford University
31 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
29 Students
Northern Arizona University
27 Students
University of California - Berkeley
23 Students
Yale University
16 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus
16 Students
Harvard University
14 Students
California Institute of Technology
14 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science
17 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
15 Students
Business
14 Students
Biology
13 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
13 Students
Economics
13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
11 Students
Political Science and Government
11 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
9 Students
Chemical Engineering
9 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/31/2024
BASIS Mesa helps equip students for college by giving them difficult classes and a heavy course load, however it's small size and lack of diversity in terms of course offerings puts students there at a disadvantage as well.
5/31/2024
I have been able to have an incredible experience with my education at BASIS Mesa. I would reccommend it to anyone
2/27/2023
Good school, the administration needs to learn how to run a school. Teachers are good and most are qualified to teach at the school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/21/2026
We’ve had a really positive experience at BASIS Mesa. The school has a strong academic focus, but what really stands out is the supportive environment around it. The teachers are kind and genuinely care about the kids, and the front office staff is always helpful and responsive, which makes a big di...
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.
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Map
List Price Range
$398K - $1.2M
Homes For Sale
98
Average Home Value
$649,277
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
6%
Average Household Income
$171,145
% of College Grads
53.7%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
2,482 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
57.0%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,529 - $2,405 per month
- The One at Signal Butte
- Studio - 3 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 563+ Sq Ft
- 10635 E Hampton Ave
- Mesa, AZ
$1,475 - $5,292 per month
- Cortland Mountain Vista
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 720+ Sq Ft
- 1304 S 105th Place
- Mesa, AZ
$2,190 - $2,809 per month
- The Reserve at Eastmark
- 1 - 4 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 772+ Sq Ft
- 5150 S Inspirian Pkwy
- Mesa, AZ
$1,645 - $2,345 per month
- Vivace at Gateway Place
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 895+ Sq Ft
- 4500 E Ray Rd
- Gilbert, AZ
$1,189 - $1,670 per month
- Maxwell at Cooley Station
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 468+ Sq Ft
- 6151 S Power Rd
- Mesa, AZ
$1,312 - $2,319 per month
- Gateway at Cooley Station
- Studio - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 629+ Sq Ft
- 4210 E Williams Field Rd
- Gilbert, AZ
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
- 9th 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
Hawes Crossing
Flexible new-home options near Gilbert schools and East Valley shopping
Emperor Estates
West Queen Creek suburb near highly rated schools
Fountain of the Sun
Age-restricted community of 55-plus in Mesa with numerous amenities
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 15:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 81% are proficient in reading. BASIS Mesa has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.68, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1390 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $649,277. 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.