For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,902 students in 85086, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85086, AZ are Diamond Canyon School, Gavilan Peak School and Anthem School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85086 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85086, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85086, AZ Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Diamond Canyon School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
40004 N Liberty Bell Way
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8000
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8000
Grades: PK-8
| 807 students
Rank: #22.
Gavilan Peak School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2701 W Memorial Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-7400
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-7400
Grades: PK-8
| 565 students
Rank: #33.
Anthem School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
41020 N Freedom Way
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 376-3700
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 376-3700
Grades: PK-8
| 438 students
Rank: #44.
Desert Mountain School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35959 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-3500
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-3500
Grades: PK-8
| 472 students
Rank: #55.
Sunset Ridge School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35707 N 33rd Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-7800
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-7800
Grades: PK-8
| 620 students
85086, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Westwind Prep At Anthem (Closed 2013)
Charter School
42302 North Vision Way
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(602) 864-1211
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(602) 864-1211
Grades: 9-10
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85086, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85086, AZ include Diamond Canyon School, Gavilan Peak School and Anthem School.
How many public preschools are located in 85086?
5 public preschools are located in 85086.
What is the racial composition of students in 85086?
85086 public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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