For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 878 students in 85028, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85028, AZ are Mercury Mine Elementary School and Desert Cove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85028 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85028, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85028, AZ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mercury Mine Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9640 N 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3700
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
Desert Cove Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11020 N 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3400
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3400
Grades: PK-6
| 385 students
85028, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3602 East Cholla Street
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 493-6130
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 493-6130
Grades: K-6
| 449 students
3540 E. Cholla
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 493-6220
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 493-6220
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
3540 E. Cholla
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 493-6220
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 493-6220
Grades: PK-6
| 174 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85028, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85028, AZ include Mercury Mine Elementary School and Desert Cove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85028?
3 public preschools are located in 85028.
What is the racial composition of students in 85028?
85028 public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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