For the 2024 school year, there are 27 blue ribbon public preschools serving 16,098 students in Arizona.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Arizona are Weinberg Gifted Academy, Knox Gifted Academy and Cherokee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arizona blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Arizona (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weinberg Gifted Academy
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5245 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 812-6600
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 812-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 485 students
Rank: #22.
Knox Gifted Academy
(Math: 90% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
700 W Orchid Ln
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6100
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6100
Grades: PK-6
| 646 students
Rank: #33.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8801 N 56th St
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-8700
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #44.
Neely Traditional Academy
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
500 E Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2805
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2805
Grades: PK-6
| 764 students
Rank: #55.
Fireside Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3725 E. Love Cactus Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4700
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 712 students
Rank: #66.
Senita Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10750 E Bilby Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3100
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3100
Grades: PK-8
| 666 students
Rank: #77.
Vista Del Sur Accelerated
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3908 W South Mountain Rd
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 237-3046
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 237-3046
Grades: PK-8
| 828 students
Rank: #88.
Kyrene De La Sierra School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1122 E Liberty Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-5200
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #99.
Chandler Traditional - Liberty Campus
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
550 N Emmett Dr
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4900
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4900
Grades: PK-6
| 690 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Copper Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17650 N 54th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-7200
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-7200
Grades: PK-6
| 502 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Fruchthendler Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7470 E Cloud Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 731-4400
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 731-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 345 students
Rank: #1212.
Franklin East Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1753 E 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 607 students
Rank: #1313.
Franklin West Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
236 S Sirrine
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-5400
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-5400
Grades: PK-6
| 451 students
Rank: #1414.
Vistancia Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30009 N Sunrise Pt
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 773-6500
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 773-6500
Grades: PK-8
| 1,112 students
Rank: #1515.
Jack Barnes Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
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
| 630 students
Rank: #1616.
Lookout Mountain School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 W Coral Gables Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-5800
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-5800
Grades: PK-6
| 883 students
Rank: #1717.
Entz Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4132 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7200
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7200
Grades: PK-6
| 578 students
Rank: #1818.
Madison Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7150 N 22nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7800
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7800
Grades: PK-4
| 640 students
Rank: #1919.
Palm Valley Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2801 N 135th Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6400
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6400
Grades: PK-8
| 673 students
Rank: #2020.
Pima Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8330 E Osborn Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 484-2800
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 484-2800
Grades: PK-6
| 384 students
Rank: #2121.
Kyrene Traditional Academy
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3375 W Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-5400
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-5400
Grades: PK-8
| 598 students
Rank: #2222.
Benson Primary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6708
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6708
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #2323.
O'connor Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4840 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7877
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7877
Grades: PK-6
| 434 students
Rank: #2424.
Drachman Primary Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1085 S 10th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1500
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1500
Grades: PK-8
| 334 students
Rank: #2525.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
345 S Hall
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6526
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6526
Grades: PK-6
| 444 students
Rank: #2626.
Cordova Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5631 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 841-0704
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 841-0704
Grades: PK-8
| 697 students
Rank: n/an/a
5702 S Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3600
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3600
Grades: PK-2
| 338 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Arizona?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Arizona include Weinberg Gifted Academy, Knox Gifted Academy and Cherokee Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Arizona?
27 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Arizona.
What is the racial composition of students in Arizona?
Arizona blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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