For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,068 students in 85040, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85040, AZ are Irene Lopez School, Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center and Cesar E Chavez Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85040 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85040, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85040, AZ Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Irene Lopez School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4610 S 12th St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 232-4920
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 232-4920
Grades: PK-8
| 433 students
Rank: #22.
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4615 S 22nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 232-4910
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 232-4910
Grades: PK-3
| 217 students
Rank: #33.
Cesar E Chavez Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4001 S 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 232-4940
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 232-4940
Grades: PK-8
| 418 students
85040, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arts Academy At South Mountain (Closed 2012)
Charter School
4039 East Raymond St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 437-3927
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 437-3927
Grades: K-8
| 141 students
3146 East Wier Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-4800
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-4800
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
C.i. Wilson Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
2033 E. Southern Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 268-0275
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 268-0275
Grades: K-6
| 403 students
C.i.w.a. Middle School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
2019 E. Southern Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 305-7700
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 305-7700
Grades: 7-8
| 98 students
449 East Southern
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 595-0195
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 595-0195
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
1522 E. Southern Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 276-1223
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 276-1223
Grades: K-8
| 186 students
New Destiny Leadership Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1923 East Broadway Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 268-2234
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 268-2234
Grades: K-5
| 24 students
Nfl Yet Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4848 S. 2nd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-7788
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-7788
Grades: 4-6
| 206 students
Phoenix College Preparatory High School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
2019 East Southern Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 305-7700
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 305-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Precision Academy System Charter School (Closed 2017)
Charter School
3906 East Braodway, Unit 105
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 453-3661
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 453-3661
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Roosevelt Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6000 South 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-4800
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-4800
Grades: K-8
| 55 students
6401 South 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-4800
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-4800
Grades: K-8
| 298 students
2019 E. Southern Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 305-7700
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 305-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Teen Choice Leadership Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
1522 E. Southern Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-1773
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-1773
Grades: K-8
| 131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85040, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85040, AZ include Irene Lopez School, Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center and Cesar E Chavez Community School.
How many public preschools are located in 85040?
3 public preschools are located in 85040.
What is the racial composition of students in 85040?
85040 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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