For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 7,510 students in 85142, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85142, AZ are Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary School, Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School and Cortina Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85142 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85142, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85142, AZ Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19684 S. 225th Pl
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-7490
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-7490
Grades: PK-6
| 703 students
Rank: #22.
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22801 E Via Del Jardin
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 474-6900
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 474-6900
Grades: PK-6
| 1,114 students
Rank: #33.
Cortina Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19680 S 188th St
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 279-7800
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 279-7800
Grades: PK-8
| 702 students
Rank: #44.
Frances Brandon-pickett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22706 East Village Loop Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-7420
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-7420
Grades: PK-6
| 624 students
Rank: #55.
Desert Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22301 S Hawes Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5912
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5912
Grades: PK-6
| 793 students
Rank: #66.
Jack Barnes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20750 S 214th St
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-7400
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-7400
Grades: PK-6
| 617 students
Rank: #77.
Dr. Gary And Annette Auxier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22700 S Power Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 424-8400
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 424-8400
Grades: PK-6
| 673 students
Rank: #88.
Queen Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23636 S 204th St
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5920
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5920
Grades: PK-6
| 763 students
Rank: #99.
Schnepf Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26161 S 231st St
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5935
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5935
Grades: PK-6
| 776 students
Rank: #1010.
San Tan Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 W San Tan Heights Blvd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 888-7555
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 888-7555
Grades: PK-8
| 668 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
18655 E Jacaranda Blvd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 279-8600
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 279-8600
Grades: PK
| 77 students
85142, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ala Qc Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
19843 E. Chandler Heights Rd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2150
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2150
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Leading Edge Academy - Queen Creek (Closed 2012)
Charter School
4815 West Hunt Hwy
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 655-6787
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 655-6787
Grades: K-10
| 367 students
33622 N. Mountain Vista Blvd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 677-4400
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 677-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 172 students
20395 East Rittenhouse Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 461-3200
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 461-3200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
29697 N. Desert Willow Blvd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 882-1814
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 882-1814
Grades: K-8
| 635 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85142, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85142, AZ include Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary School, Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School and Cortina Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85142?
11 public preschools are located in 85142.
What is the racial composition of students in 85142?
85142 public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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