For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,184 students in 85035, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85035, AZ are Peralta School, Manuel Pena Jr. School and Palm Lane. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85035 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85035, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85035, AZ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peralta School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7125 W Encanto Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5600
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5600
Grades: PK-6
| 877 students
Rank: #22.
Manuel Pena Jr. School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2550 N 79th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-3100
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-3100
Grades: PK-6
| 730 students
Rank: #33.
Palm Lane
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2043 N 64th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5500
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5500
Grades: PK-8
| 643 students
Rank: #44.
Charles W. Harris School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2252 N 55th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-4800
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-4800
Grades: PK-8
| 870 students
Rank: n/an/a
2533 N 60th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5700
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5700
Grades: PK
| 64 students
85035, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5757 West Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 776-2069
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 776-2069
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
5757 West Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 776-2069
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 776-2069
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Palm Lane North Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6339 W Monte Vista Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5300
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5300
Grades: K-8
| 25 students
5757 West Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 776-2069
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 776-2069
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85035, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85035, AZ include Peralta School, Manuel Pena Jr. School and Palm Lane.
How many public preschools are located in 85035?
5 public preschools are located in 85035.
What is the racial composition of students in 85035?
85035 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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