For the 2025 school year, there are 172 public preschools serving 83,738 students in Phoenix, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in Phoenix, AZ are Fireside Elementary School, Desert Trails Elementary School and Kyrene Monte Vista School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phoenix, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Phoenix have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Phoenix, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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%
Rank: #1414.
Diamond Canyon School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
40004 N Liberty Bell Way
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8000
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8000
Gr: PK-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1515.
Gavilan Peak School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2701 W Memorial Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-7400
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1616.
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7690 E Williams Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6700
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6700
Gr: PK-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1717.
Union Park School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25700 N 21st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-5800
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-5800
Gr: PK-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1818.
Madison Heights Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7150 N 22nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7800
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7800
Gr: PK-4 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1919.
Kyrene De Los Lagos School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17001 S 34th Way
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-3200
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2020.
Quail Run Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3303 E Utopia Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4400
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2121.
Mercury Mine Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9640 N 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3700
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3700
Gr: PK-6 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2222.
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2301 N 13th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3914
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3914
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2323.
Abraham Lincoln Traditional School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10444 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 896-6300
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 896-6300
Gr: PK-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2424.
Anthem School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
41020 N Freedom Way
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 376-3700
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 376-3700
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2525.
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6010 E Acoma Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7100
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7100
Gr: PK-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2626.
Tavan Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4610 E Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 484-3500
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 484-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2727.
Sunset Ridge School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35707 N 33rd Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-7800
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-7800
Gr: PK-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2828.
Lookout Mountain School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 W Coral Gables Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-5800
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-5800
Gr: PK-6 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2929.
Desert Mountain School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35959 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-3500
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-3500
Gr: PK-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3030.
Norterra Canyon School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 W Maya Way
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8200
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8200
Gr: PK-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3131.
Desert Cove Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11020 N 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3400
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3400
Gr: PK-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3232.
Magnet Traditional School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2602 N 23rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 257-6281
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 257-6281
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Kyrene De La Colina School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13612 S 36th St
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 541-2600
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 541-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Madison Rose Lane School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1155 E Rose Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 664-7400
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 664-7400
Gr: PK-4 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3535.
Kyrene De La Estrella Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2620 E Liberty Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-3000
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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Phoenix, Arizona 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%
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%
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%
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
Asp - Marana O.c.t.f./a.c.i. (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
12610 W Silverbell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Asp - Phoenix West/a.c.i. (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3402 W Cocopah St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Aspc - Douglas/a.c.i. (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
6911 North B.d.i. Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Aspc - Safford/ft. Grant/a.c.i. (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
896 S Cook Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Aspc-phoenix/globe (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3701 W Cambridge Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
4222 N 51st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1750
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1750
Gr: 6 | 438 students Minority enrollment: 93%
123 North 13th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3898
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3898
Gr: PK-8
Black Canyon School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
24601 North 29th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 780-1303
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 780-1303
Gr: 5-12
3101 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2900
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2900
Gr: PK | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Phoenix, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Phoenix, AZ include Fireside Elementary School, Desert Trails Elementary School and Kyrene Monte Vista School.
How many public preschools are located in Phoenix?
172 public preschools are located in Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in Phoenix?
Phoenix public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Phoenix are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Phoenix include: Desert Horizon Elementary School vs. Pendergast Elementary School, Pendergast Elementary School vs. Desert Horizon Elementary School, Arthur M Hamilton School vs. Jack L Kuban Elementary School
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