For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 4,481 students in 85132, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85132, AZ are Anthem Elementary School, Florence K-8 and Skyline Ranch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85132 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85132, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85132, AZ Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anthem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2700 N. Anthem Way
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 723-6400
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 723-6400
Grades: PK-9
| 743 students
Rank: #22.
Florence K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
460 S. Park Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 868-3540
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 868-3540
Grades: PK-8
| 771 students
Rank: #33.
Skyline Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1084 San Tan Hills Dr
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 888-7520
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 888-7520
Grades: PK-8
| 584 students
Rank: #44.
Walker Butte K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
29697 N Desert Willow Blvd
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-5360
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-5360
Grades: PK-8
| 813 students
Rank: #55.
Magma Ranch K8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10980 E. Desert Mountain Boule
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 868-7300
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 868-7300
Grades: PK-8
| 573 students
Rank: #66.
Copper Basin
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28682 N Main St
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 888-7500
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 888-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 640 students
Rank: #77.
Mountain Vista Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 S. Orlando Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6170
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6170
Grades: PK-12
| 197 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
29895 N Desert Willow Blvd
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-5378
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-5378
Grades: PK-K
| 160 students
85132, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aoc-pinal County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
450 W Adamsville Rd
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 866-7073
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 866-7073
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Aspc-eyman Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4374 E. Butte Ave.
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 542-5620
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 542-5620
Grades: 12
| 22 students
Aspc-florence Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1305 E Butte Ave
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 542-5620
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 542-5620
Grades: 12
| 7 students
Summit School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
225 South Orlando Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6170
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6170
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85132, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85132, AZ include Anthem Elementary School, Florence K-8 and Skyline Ranch Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85132?
8 public preschools are located in 85132.
What is the racial composition of students in 85132?
85132 public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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