William K Eaton School in Mesa, AZ, serves 46 all鈥揵oys students in grades 8 through 12 within a nonsectarian, suburban alternative school setting.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 12:1, with an average class size of 13 and a faculty of four teachers.
Student diversity includes 18 White (Not Hispanic), 14 Hispanic, 10 American Indian, and 5 Black (Not Hispanic) students, representing 61.7% students of color.
Located in Mesa, this alternative school offers summer school programs and enforces a casual dress code.
William K Eaton School is a nonsectarian private school providing secondary education with a focus on a small enrollment size in the Mesa community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
46 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
62%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
Average Class Size
13 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Carlos: After facing serious health challenges, he found A New Leaf, providing a sense of community and belonging.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who are famous alumni from William K Eaton School?
William K Eaton School famous alumni include: Carlos: After facing serious health challenges, he found A New Leaf, providing a sense of community and belonging..
When is the application deadline for William K Eaton School?
The application deadline for William K Eaton School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest elementary school and preschool is Heartwood Montessori (0.6 miles away)
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(480) 599-0137
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
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(480) 844-4480
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 962-5003
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(480) 969-0226
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(480) 969-0226
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(480) 890-1580
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Heartwood Montessori
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207 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 60 students
Childtime Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
1111 N Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 833-4481
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 833-4481
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 136 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 844-4480
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 844-4480
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Timothy Catholic Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1730 W Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 775-5238
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 775-5238
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Queen Of Peace Catholic School
(Catholic)
109 N Macdonald
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 969-0226
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 969-0226
1.3 miles
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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545 N Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-5300
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-5300
0.1 miles
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(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
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(480) 308-6015
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 308-6015
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207 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
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Gr: K-11 | 204 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15%)
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Rank:
1/
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848 N Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-2400
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-2400
0.7 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 805 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
851 North Stapley Drive Bld 6
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 834-6202
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 834-6202
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Gr: K-12 | 139 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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