Top 10 Best Public Preschools in Arizona (2024)

The top ranked public preschools in Arizona are Weinberg Gifted Academy, Chandler Traditional - Independence and Fireside Elementary School. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top ranked public preschools are Paradise Valley, Scottsdale and Cave Creek.
A school's overall testing rank is based on a it's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. The average percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Arizona is 35%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 41%.

Top Ranked Public Preschools in Arizona (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Weinberg Gifted Academy
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
5245 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 812-6600
Rank: #22.
Chandler Traditional - Independence
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
1405 W Lake Dr
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-2700
Rank: #33.
Fireside Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
3725 E. Love Cactus Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4700
Rank: #44.
Neely Traditional Academy
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 83% (Top 5%)
Reading: 86% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
500 E Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2805
Rank: #55.
Franklin At Brimhall Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 83% (Top 5%)
Reading: 84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
4949 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-2600
Rank: #66.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 81% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
8801 N 56th St
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-8700
Rank: #77.
Senita Valley Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 81% (Top 5%)
Reading: 78% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
10750 E Bilby Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3100
Rank: #88.
Vista Del Sur Accelerated
(Math: 75% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 75% (Top 5%)
Reading: 84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-8
3908 W South Mountain Rd
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 237-3046
Rank: #99.
Cheyenne Traditional School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading: 78% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
13636 N 100th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-5600
Rank: #1010.
Fruchthendler Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
7470 E Cloud Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 731-4400
Rank: #1111.
Sequoya Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 73% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
11808 N 64th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-3200
Rank: #1212.
Kyrene De La Sierra School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 76% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
1122 E Liberty Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-5200
Rank: #1313.
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
19684 S. 225th Pl
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-7490
Rank: #1414.
Desert Trails Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 73% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-7
4315 E Cashman Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4100
Rank: #1515.
Desert Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading: 77% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
10203 E Mcdowell Mountain Ranc
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1700
Rank: #1616.
Kyrene Monte Vista School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 76% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
15221 S Ray Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-4400
Rank: #1717.
The Innovation Academy
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
825 W Desert Fairways Dr
Tucson, AZ 85755
(520) 269-4610
Rank: #1818.
Esmond Station School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
9400 S Atterbury Wash Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3400
Rank: #1919.
Cochise Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 76% (Top 5%)
Reading: 72% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
9451 N 84th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 484-1100
Rank: #2020.
Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading: 71% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
10701 S. White Lightning
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3600
Rank: #2121.
Freedom Traditional Academy
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 72% (Top 5%)
Reading: 74% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
16066 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8650
Rank: #2222.
Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom
(Math: 79% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
6040 S Joslyn Ln
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-2600
Rank: #2323.
Chandler Traditional - Goodman
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 75% (Top 5%)
Reading: 71% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
2600 W Knox Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-6900
Rank: #2424.
Ashland Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading: 71% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
1945 S Ashland Ranch Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 917-9900
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Anasazi Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 72% (Top 5%)
Reading: 71% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
12121 N 124th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7300
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Franklin East Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 72% (Top 5%)
Reading: 71% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
1753 E 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6500
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Sierra Verde Steam Academy
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 68% (Top 10%)
Reading: 72% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
7241 W Rose Garden Ln
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4800
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Sonoran Foothills School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 68% (Top 10%)
Reading: 72% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
32150 N North Foothills Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8400
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Boulder Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 70% (Top 10%)
Reading: 71% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
22801 N 22nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-4500
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Kiva Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 72% (Top 5%)
Reading: 69% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
6911 E Mcdonald Dr
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-2200
Rank: #3131.
Redfield Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 67% (Top 10%)
Reading: 72% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
9181 E Redfield Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-4000
Rank: #3232.
Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 71% (Top 5%)
Reading: 69% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
4600 S Bright Angel Way
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-3200
Rank: #3333.
Charlotte Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 67% (Top 10%)
Reading: 71% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
7520 S Adora Blvd
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-3600
Rank: #3434.
Stetson Hills School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 68% (Top 10%)
Reading: 69% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-8
25475 N Stetson Hills Loop
Phoenix, AZ 85083
(623) 445-5300
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
North Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 64% (Top 10%)
Reading: 73% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
16406 N 61st Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6400
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