For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,122 students in 85027, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85027, AZ are Union Park School, Paseo Hills School and Esperanza Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85027 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85027, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85027, AZ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Park School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25700 N 21st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-5800
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-5800
Grades: PK-8
| 788 students
Rank: #22.
Paseo Hills School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3302 W Louise Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-4500
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-4500
Grades: PK-8
| 772 students
Rank: #33.
Esperanza Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
251 W Mohawk Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3700
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 493 students
Rank: #44.
Vista Peak
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19825 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3900
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3900
Grades: PK-12
| 69 students
85027, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adobe Mountain School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2800 W Pinnacle Peak Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 869-9050
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 869-9050
Grades: 5-12
| 152 students
Black Canyon School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
24601 North 29th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 780-1303
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 780-1303
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
19825 N. 15th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(480) 279-7600
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(480) 279-7600
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
2624 W. Lone Cactus Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 879-6763
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 879-6763
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
2800 West Pinnacle Peak Road
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 582-1180
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 582-1180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85027, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85027, AZ include Union Park School, Paseo Hills School and Esperanza Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85027?
4 public preschools are located in 85027.
What is the racial composition of students in 85027?
85027 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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