For the 2025 school year, there are 504 public preschools serving 280,444 students in Maricopa County, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in Maricopa County, AZ are Knox Gifted Academy, Weinberg Gifted Academy and Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maricopa County, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Maricopa County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Maricopa County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knox Gifted Academy
(Math: 90% | Reading: 97% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
700 W Orchid Ln
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6100
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6100
Gr: PK-6 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Weinberg Gifted Academy
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5245 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 812-6600
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 812-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1405 W Lake Dr
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-2700
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-2700
Gr: PK-6 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Fireside Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3725 E. Love Cactus Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4700
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4949 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-2600
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-2600
Gr: PK-6 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Neely Traditional Academy
(Math: 79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 E Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2805
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2805
Gr: PK-6 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8801 N 56th St
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-8700
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Cheyenne Traditional School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13636 N 100th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-5600
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-5600
Gr: PK-8 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19684 S. 225th Pl
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-7490
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-7490
Gr: PK-6 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1010.
Vista Del Sur Accelerated
(Math: 74% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3908 W South Mountain Rd
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 237-3046
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 237-3046
Gr: PK-8 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1111.
Desert Trails Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4315 E Cashman Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4100
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4100
Gr: PK-7 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1212.
Kyrene Monte Vista School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15221 S Ray Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-4400
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1313.
Sequoya Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11808 N 64th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-3200
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1414.
Freedom Traditional Academy
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16066 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8650
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8650
Gr: PK-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Desert Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10203 E Mcdowell Mountain Ranc
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1700
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Kyrene De La Sierra School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1122 E Liberty Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-5200
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1717.
Cochise Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9451 N 84th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 484-1100
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 484-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1818.
Boulder Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22801 N 22nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-4500
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-4500
Gr: PK-6 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1919.
Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1753 E 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2020.
Anasazi Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12121 N 124th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7300
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2121.
Wildfire Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3997 E Lockwood Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4300
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
North Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16406 N 61st Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6400
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6400
Gr: PK-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Sandpiper Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6724 E Hearn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6300
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Sierra Verde Steam Academy
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7241 W Rose Garden Ln
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4800
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4800
Gr: PK-8 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2525.
Madison Richard Simis School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7302 N 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7300
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7300
Gr: PK-4 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2626.
Ashland Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1945 S Ashland Ranch Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 917-9900
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 917-9900
Gr: PK-6 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2727.
Stetson Hills School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25475 N Stetson Hills Loop
Phoenix, AZ 85083
(623) 445-5300
Phoenix, AZ 85083
(623) 445-5300
Gr: PK-8 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2828.
Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 W Knox Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-6900
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-6900
Gr: PK-6 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2929.
Sonoran Foothills School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
32150 N North Foothills Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8400
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3030.
Copper Creek Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7071 W Hillcrest Blvd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3900
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3900
Gr: PK-6 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5405 E. Pinnacle Vista Drive
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 272-8500
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 272-8500
Gr: PK-6 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Kiva Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6911 E Mcdonald Dr
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-2200
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-2200
Gr: PK-6 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3333.
Kyrene De Los Cerritos School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14620 S Desert Foothills Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-2200
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Pueblo Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6320 N 82nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-3100
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-3100
Gr: PK-6 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Sky Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3300 E. Sky Crossing Way
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-5900
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-5900
Gr: PK-6 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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Maricopa County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3900 East Camelback Rd 605
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
3900 West Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 11%
1350 S. Longmore Suite 39
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(480) 833-8899
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(480) 833-8899
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 46%
2100 West Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 274-0422
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 274-0422
Gr: K-8
425 North 36th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-4271
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-4271
Gr: K-8 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Ace Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2301 West Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 257-3790
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 257-3790
Gr: K-8
1624 West Adams - Education Sy
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Gr: 5-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Adobe Mountain School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2800 W Pinnacle Peak Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 869-9050
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 869-9050
Gr: 5-12 | 152 students Minority enrollment: 80%
16428 N 21st St
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2000
Gr: PK-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
1441 S 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5002
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5002
Gr: PK-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
3802 West Maryland
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 246-0578
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 246-0578
Gr: 9-10 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
All Aboard Charter School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
5827 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 433-0500
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 433-0500
Gr: K-5 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 86%
3820 E. Ray Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 961-2214
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 961-2214
Gr: K-7 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Amcs At Anthem Dba Caurus Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
41900 N 42nd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 551-5083
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 551-5083
Gr: K-12 | 214 students Minority enrollment: 31%
1333 W. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 532-0100
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 532-0100
Gr: K-11 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 55%
1837 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 340-1100
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 340-1100
Gr: K-11 | 214 students Minority enrollment: 61%
4730 W. Campbell
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8646
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8646
Gr: 4-8 | 1,102 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1801 S 12th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3915
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3915
Gr: K-6 | 323 students Minority enrollment: 99%
2920 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 222-9278
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 222-9278
Gr: K-8 | 56 students Minority enrollment: 75%
2820 W Kelton Ln
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Minority enrollment: 39%
4510 N 37th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(623) 455-7300
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(623) 455-7300
Gr: K-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
10620 N. 43rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 978-0011
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 978-0011
Gr: K-6 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 38%
251 North Roosevelt Ave
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 940-5200
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 940-5200
Gr: K-6 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 55%
3820 E Nisbet Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2000
Gr: PK-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
7214 East Jenan Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(602) 437-3927
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(602) 437-3927
Gr: K-4 | 168 students Minority enrollment: 25%
4039 East Raymond St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 437-3927
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 437-3927
Gr: K-8 | 141 students Minority enrollment: 87%
7310 North 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 424-1830
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 424-1830
Gr: K-8
Asp - Florence West/a.c.i. (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
915 E Diversion Dam Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Maricopa County, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Maricopa County, AZ include Knox Gifted Academy, Weinberg Gifted Academy and Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence.
How many public preschools are located in Maricopa County?
504 public preschools are located in Maricopa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Maricopa County?
Maricopa County public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Maricopa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Maricopa County include: Desert Horizon Elementary School vs. Pendergast Elementary School, Verrado Heritage Elementary School vs. Verrado Elementary School, Pendergast Elementary School vs. Desert Horizon Elementary School
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