For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,002 students in 85282, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85282, AZ are Meyer Montessori, Arredondo Elementary School and Carminati School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85282 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85282, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85282, AZ Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meyer Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2615 S Dorsey Ln
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 584-6339
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 584-6339
Grades: PK-6
| 193 students
Rank: #22.
Arredondo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1330 E Carson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 897-2744
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 897-2744
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #33.
Carminati School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4001 S Mcallister Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 784-4484
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 784-4484
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
85282, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bright Ideas Charter School - Van Buren (Closed 2008)
Charter School
2720 South Dorsey Ln
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 275-3400
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 275-3400
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
2020 East Carson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
D.w. Higgins Institute (Closed 2011)
Charter School
2150 East Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 413-0829
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 413-0829
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
E-institute - Tempe High School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1815 East Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 439-5026
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 439-5026
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2150 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 621-3365
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 621-3365
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
4525 S College Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
Imagine Tempe (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1538 East Southern Ave., A-g
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 355-1640
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 355-1640
Grades: K-8
| 264 students
Intervention Learning Program (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2228 South Country Club Way
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Leona Advanced Virtual Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
5040 South Price Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 953-2933
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 953-2933
Grades: 7-12
| 45 students
2250 South College Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Grades: 6-8
| 780 students
2615 South Dorsey Ln
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Montezuma Middle School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
5040 South Price Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 953-2933
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 953-2933
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Pinnacle Education Inc. - South Mountain Academy (Closed 2008)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1251 E. Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
Tempe, AZ 85282
Grades: 7-8
| 150 students
Pinnacle High School - Casa Grande (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4700 South Mcclintock Drive
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 755-8222
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 755-8222
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Pinnacle High School - Mesa (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4700 South Mcclintock Drive
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 755-8222
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 755-8222
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
Tempe Preparatory Junior Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1251 E. Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85282, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85282, AZ include Meyer Montessori, Arredondo Elementary School and Carminati School.
How many public preschools are located in 85282?
3 public preschools are located in 85282.
What is the racial composition of students in 85282?
85282 public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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