For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,231 students in 85302, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85302, AZ are Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School, Heritage School and Sunset School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85302 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85302, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85302, AZ Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10401 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 412-4775
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 412-4775
Gr: PK-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Heritage School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5312 W Mountain View Rd
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 412-4525
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 412-4525
Gr: PK-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Sunset School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4626 W Mountain View Rd
Glendale, AZ 85302
(602) 347-3300
Glendale, AZ 85302
(602) 347-3300
Gr: PK-6 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Glendale American School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8530 N 55th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 237-4008
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 237-4008
Gr: PK-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
85302, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Homeboundother Health Impaired High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4508 W Northern Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 842-1350
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 842-1350
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 33%
10260 N. 67th Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 572-0080
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 572-0080
Gr: K | 30 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85302, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85302, AZ include Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School, Heritage School and Sunset School.
How many public preschools are located in 85302?
4 public preschools are located in 85302.
What is the racial composition of students in 85302?
85302 public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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