For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,968 students in 85037, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85037, AZ are Westwind Elementary School, Copper King Elementary School and Villa De Paz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85037 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85037, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85037, AZ Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westwind Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9040 W. Campbell Ave. B
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2700
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2700
Grades: PK-8
| 973 students
Rank: #22.
Copper King Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10730 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2580
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2580
Grades: PK-8
| 786 students
Rank: #33.
Villa De Paz Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4940 N 103rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2490
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2490
Grades: PK-8
| 618 students
Rank: #44.
Pendergast Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3802 N 91st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2400
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2400
Grades: PK-8
| 658 students
Rank: #55.
Sheely Farms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9450 W Encanto Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 907-5270
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 907-5270
Grades: PK-8
| 679 students
Rank: #66.
Amberlea Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8455 W Virginia Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2900
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2900
Grades: PK-8
| 522 students
Rank: #77.
Desert Horizon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8525 W Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2430
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2430
Grades: PK-8
| 732 students
85037, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Calderwood Alternative School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
10730 West Campbell Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2215
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2215
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
4200 N. 99th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(602) 568-5565
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(602) 568-5565
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3841 N 91st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2340
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2340
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9040a West Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2215
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2215
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85037, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85037, AZ include Westwind Elementary School, Copper King Elementary School and Villa De Paz Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85037?
7 public preschools are located in 85037.
What is the racial composition of students in 85037?
85037 public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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