For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,309 students in 85301, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85301, AZ are William C Jack School, Barcelona Elementary School and Glendale Landmark School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85301 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85301, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85301, AZ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William C Jack School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6600 W Missouri Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4005
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4005
Gr: PK-8 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Barcelona Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6530 N 44th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-8616
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-8616
Gr: PK-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Glendale Landmark School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5730 W Myrtle Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4001
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4001
Gr: PK-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
85301, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4432 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(602) 336-2070
Glendale, AZ 85301
(602) 336-2070
Gr: K-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Homebound (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
7301 N 58th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-8148
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-8148
Gr: 1-8 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
6625 N 56th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4002
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4002
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
4932 W Myrtle Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4004
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4004
Gr: PK-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85301, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85301, AZ include William C Jack School, Barcelona Elementary School and Glendale Landmark School.
How many public preschools are located in 85301?
3 public preschools are located in 85301.
What is the racial composition of students in 85301?
85301 public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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