For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,772 students in 85296, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85296, AZ are Finley Farms Elementary School, Mesquite Elementary School and Settlers Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85296 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85296, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85296, AZ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Finley Farms Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
375 S Columbus Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-1624
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-1624
Gr: PK-6 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 E Mesquite St
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1240
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1240
Gr: PK-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Settlers Point Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
423 E Settlers Point Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-1481
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-1481
Gr: PK-6 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
1100 S Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 279-8400
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 279-8400
Gr: PK | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
85296, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
14919 South Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 323-8202
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 323-8202
Gr: K-8 | 111 students Minority enrollment: 24%
140 South Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 497-3300
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 497-3300
Gr: 7-8 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 33%
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-0519
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-0519
Gr: 5-8 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 43%
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 497-3462
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 497-3462
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 17%
505 S Gilbert Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-0386
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-0386
Gr: K-2 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 24%
5761 E. Brown Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 807-1100
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 807-1100
Gr: K-8 | 97 students Minority enrollment: 64%
West Gilbert Charter Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
14919 S. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 855-2700
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 855-2700
Gr: K-5 | 508 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85296, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85296, AZ include Finley Farms Elementary School, Mesquite Elementary School and Settlers Point Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85296?
4 public preschools are located in 85296.
What is the racial composition of students in 85296?
85296 public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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