Best 85297 Arizona Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,155 students in 85297, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85297, AZ are San Tan Elementary School, Coronado Elementary School and Centennial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85297 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85297, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85297, AZ Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Tan Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3443 E Calistoga Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-7200
Gr: PK-6 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4333 S Deanza Blvd
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-6900
Gr: PK-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3507 S Ranch House Pkwy
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-8200
Gr: PK-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Quartz Hill Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3680 S Quartz St
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 855-5732
Gr: PK-6 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Power Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4351 S Ranch House Pkwy
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-7600
Gr: PK-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 85297, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85297, AZ include San Tan Elementary School, Coronado Elementary School and Centennial Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85297?
5 public preschools are located in 85297.
What is the racial composition of students in 85297?
85297 public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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