For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 5,880 students in Goodyear, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in Goodyear, AZ are Wildflower Accelerated Academy, Westar Elementary School and Estrella Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goodyear, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Goodyear have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Goodyear, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wildflower Accelerated Academy
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 S Wildflower Dr
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-5205
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-5205
Grades: PK-8
| 708 students
Rank: #22.
Westar Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17777 W Westar Dr
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 237-2840
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 237-2840
Grades: PK-8
| 791 students
Rank: #33.
Estrella Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10301 S San Miguel Ave
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 327-2820
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 327-2820
Grades: PK-8
| 501 students
Rank: #44.
Desert Thunder
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16750 W Garfield St
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4700
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4700
Grades: PK-8
| 946 students
Rank: #55.
Copper Trails
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16875 W Canyon Trails Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4100
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4100
Grades: PK-8
| 1,016 students
Rank: #66.
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15151 W Centerra Dr S
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4800
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4800
Grades: PK-8
| 646 students
Rank: #77.
Las Brisas Academy
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18211 W Las Brisas Dr
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 237-2860
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 237-2860
Grades: PK-8
| 642 students
Rank: #88.
Desert Star
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2131 S 157th Ave
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4600
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4600
Grades: PK-8
| 630 students
Goodyear, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aspc-perryville Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 3000
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 853-0304
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 853-0304
Grades: 9-10
| 6 students
Harvest Preparatory Goodyear (Closed 2024)
Charter School
14900 W Van Buren St Bldg E
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 708-2334
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 708-2334
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Success Academy Perryville (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2014 N. Citrus Rd.
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 542-5620
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 542-5620
Grades: 12
| 6 students
1730 N. Dysart Rd.
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 200-9800
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 200-9800
Grades: K
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Goodyear, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Goodyear, AZ include Wildflower Accelerated Academy, Westar Elementary School and Estrella Mountain Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Goodyear?
8 public preschools are located in Goodyear.
What is the racial composition of students in Goodyear?
Goodyear public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Goodyear are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Goodyear include: Estrella Mountain Elementary School vs. Westar Elementary School, Westar Elementary School vs. Estrella Mountain Elementary School, Desert Star vs. Copper Trails
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