For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,833 students in Avondale, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in Avondale, AZ are Garden Lakes Elementary School, Michael Anderson and Collier Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Avondale, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Avondale have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Avondale, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garden Lakes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10825 W Garden Lakes Pkwy
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2520
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2520
Grades: PK-8
| 885 students
Rank: #22.
Michael Anderson
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 S 3rd Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-5105
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-5105
Grades: PK-8
| 758 students
Rank: #33.
Collier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 S 118th Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5900
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5900
Grades: PK-8
| 761 students
Rank: #44.
Rio Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10237 W Encanto Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2670
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2670
Grades: PK-8
| 641 students
Rank: #55.
Littleton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1252 S Avondale Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5700
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5700
Grades: PK-8
| 802 students
Rank: #66.
Canyon Breeze Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11675 W Encanto Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2610
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2610
Grades: PK-8
| 642 students
Rank: #77.
Lattie Coor
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 W La Canada Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4400
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4400
Grades: PK-2
| 344 students
Avondale, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bradley Academy Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
Charter School
200 North Dysart Road
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-9902
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-9902
Grades: PK-8
| 551 students
Ppep Tec - 'lito' Pena Learning Center (Closed 2013)
Charter School
725 North Central Ave 113
Avondale, AZ 85323
(520) 294-6997
Avondale, AZ 85323
(520) 294-6997
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Avondale, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Avondale, AZ include Garden Lakes Elementary School, Michael Anderson and Collier Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Avondale?
7 public preschools are located in Avondale.
What is the racial composition of students in Avondale?
Avondale public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Avondale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Avondale include: Canyon Breeze Elementary School vs. Garden Lakes Elementary School, Michael Anderson vs. Lattie Coor, Lattie Coor vs. Michael Anderson
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