Situated on the Eastern edge of Mesa, near the city of Apache Junction, Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa is the premier tuition-free, public charter school for K-10 aged youth. With seven locations throughout the valley and in Flagstaff, Leading Edge is consistent in its focus on promoting character building and academically challenging its students.
Leading Edge Academy is primarily funded by the state of Arizona, meaning that it’s able to offer a charter school education to the public at no additional expense to parents. The school draws additional funding through a tax credit program that incentivizes voluntary donations.
As a result of creative fundraising, the academy is able to offer a range of age-appropriate athletics and activities such as spelling bees, poetry contests, math olympics, flag football, soccer, basketball and track. It also offers after-school programs in art, coloring, Dungeons and Dragons as well as others.
Established in 2002 by Pastor Delmer Geesey, the academy provides a traditional education to students by qualified instructors and in smaller class sizes. These smaller classes foster a more hospitable environment, allow for more one-on-one instruction and are geared toward personalizing each child’s education, successfully assisting them to overcome unique challenges.
Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa
Charter Elementary, Middle School
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Grade K-8
10115 E University Dr,
Mesa, AZ
249
Students
School Details
Head of School
Chad Kobold
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Niche Grade
A+
A-
B
B
B
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.1%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
14%
State Average
44%
Science
34%
State Average
31%
Student Diversity
Female
53.1%
Male
46.9%
White
45.4%
Hispanic
38.9%
Black
8.8%
Two or more races
4.2%
Native American
1.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
2/22/2022
Both of my children have gone here since 2015. I am more then pleased with all the teachers there. They have the ability to focus in small groups when the kids are struggling. The office staff is always smiling and happy to help! The principal always personally says hello and knows each kid by name....
7/30/2020
Both my children have thrived and exceeded since being enrolled at Leading Edge. The principal is always on top of things and has a full understanding of what’s happening in this school. All the teachers work together to keep children on track with learning, making a safe environment and they deal w...
5/27/2017
Great!! I wish this school went through High School. The 6th grade class that was promoted this 2017 year; were an awesome class of students. They didn't want to seperate, it's sad they have too.
3/18/2016
Leading Edge is Fantastic. My Oldest is in his last year at leading edge I am sad to say. But I still have my youngest as well as my niece and nephew who attend. I have always valued the small classes. It gives children a chance to learn at their pace. It also allows the teachers to focus and work w...
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About University Manor
List Price Range
$154K - $2.9M
Homes For Sale
7
Average Home Value
$386,276
Median Lot Size
5,227 Sq Ft
% Renters
31%
Household Income
$64,157
% of College Grads
15%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
1,139 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
34.9%
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Desert Arroyo Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Usery Mountain Regional Park
The Villages Of Eastridge Park
- Basketball
- Lake
- Soccer
Skyline Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Desert Foothills Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Signal Butte Park
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- Playground
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Meridian Hills Community Playground
- Picnic Area
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