For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,341 students in 85305, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85305, AZ are Desert Mirage Elementary School and Sunset Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85305 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85305, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85305, AZ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Mirage Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8605 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 772-2550
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 772-2550
Gr: PK-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8490 W Missouri Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 772-2730
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 772-2730
Gr: PK-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
85305, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Youngtown Public Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
8632 West Northern Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 974-0355
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 974-0355
Gr: K-6 | 93 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85305, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85305, AZ include Desert Mirage Elementary School and Sunset Ridge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85305?
2 public preschools are located in 85305.
What is the racial composition of students in 85305?
85305 public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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