For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,795 students in 85226, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85226, AZ are Kyrene Del Cielo School, Kyrene De La Mirada School and Kyrene De Las Brisas School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85226 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85226, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85226, AZ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kyrene Del Cielo School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1350 N Lakeshore Dr
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-2400
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Kyrene De La Mirada School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5500 W Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-4200
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Kyrene De Las Brisas School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
777 N Desert Breeze Blvd E Bld
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-2000
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Kyrene De La Paloma School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5000 W Whitten St
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-5000
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Kyrene Traditional Academy
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3375 W Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-5400
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-5400
Gr: PK-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
85226, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Arizona Montessori Charter Schools-chandler (Closed 2006)
Charter School
251 North Roosevelt Ave
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 940-5200
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 940-5200
Gr: K-6 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 55%
5835 West Ray Road
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 763-5101
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 763-5101
Gr: K-9
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85226, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85226, AZ include Kyrene Del Cielo School, Kyrene De La Mirada School and Kyrene De Las Brisas School.
How many public preschools are located in 85226?
5 public preschools are located in 85226.
What is the racial composition of students in 85226?
85226 public preschools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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