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Best Deer Valley Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 4,360 students in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Deer Valley are Union Park School, Norterra Canyon School and Village Meadows Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix, 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).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Park School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
25700 N 21st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-5800
Gr: PK-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Norterra Canyon School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2200 W Maya Way
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8200
Gr: PK-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Village Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2020 W Morningside Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 467-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Eagle Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19801 N 13th St
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-5700
Gr: PK-6 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Paseo Hills School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3302 W Louise Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-4500
Gr: PK-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Constitution Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18440 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 467-6100
Gr: PK-6 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Esperanza Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
251 W Mohawk Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3700
Gr: PK-6 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Cactus View Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
17602 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2500
Gr: PK-6 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
Vista Peak
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
19825 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3900
Gr: PK-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ include Union Park School, Norterra Canyon School and Village Meadows Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix?
8 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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