Best El Mirage Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,774 students in El Mirage, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in El Mirage, AZ are El Mirage Elementary School, Surprise Elementary School and Thompson Ranch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Mirage, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in El Mirage have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in El Mirage, AZ (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Mirage Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13500 N El Mirage Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7200
Gr: PK-8 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Surprise Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12907 W Greenway Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Thompson Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11800 W Thompson Ranch Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 523-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Riverview School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12701 N Main St
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 523-8950
Gr: PK-8 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Dysart Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12950 W Varney Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7100
Gr: PK-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in El Mirage, Arizona

El Mirage, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
11405 N. Dysart Road
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7927
Gr: 5-12 | 78 students Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in El Mirage, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in El Mirage, AZ include El Mirage Elementary School, Surprise Elementary School and Thompson Ranch Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in El Mirage?
5 public preschools are located in El Mirage.
What is the racial composition of students in El Mirage?
El Mirage public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in El Mirage are often viewed compared to one another?

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