For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 5,661 students in Goodyear, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in Goodyear, AZ are Wildflower Accelerated Academy, Westar Elementary School and Centerra Mirage Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goodyear, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Goodyear have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Goodyear, AZ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wildflower Accelerated Academy
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 S Wildflower Dr
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-5205
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-5205
Grades: PK-8
| 604 students
Rank: #22.
Westar Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17777 W Westar Dr
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 237-2840
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 237-2840
Grades: PK-8
| 751 students
Rank: #33.
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15151 W Centerra Dr S
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4800
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4800
Grades: PK-8
| 581 students
Rank: #44.
Copper Trails
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16875 W Canyon Trails Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4100
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4100
Grades: PK-8
| 1,043 students
Rank: #55.
Desert Thunder
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16750 W Garfield St
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4700
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4700
Grades: PK-8
| 886 students
Rank: #66.
Estrella Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10301 S San Miguel Ave
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 327-2820
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 327-2820
Grades: PK-8
| 558 students
Rank: #77.
Las Brisas Academy
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18211 W Las Brisas Dr
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 237-2860
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 237-2860
Grades: PK-8
| 618 students
Rank: #88.
Desert Star
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2131 S 157th Ave
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4600
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4600
Grades: PK-8
| 620 students
Goodyear, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aspc-perryville Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 3000
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 853-0304
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 853-0304
Grades: 9-10
| 6 students
Success Academy Perryville (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2014 N. Citrus Rd.
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 542-5620
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 542-5620
Grades: 12
| 6 students
Tutor Time - Dysart Elementary School (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1730 N. Dysart Rd.
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 200-9800
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 200-9800
Grades: K
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Goodyear, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Goodyear, AZ include Wildflower Accelerated Academy, Westar Elementary School and Centerra Mirage Stem Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Goodyear, AZ?
8 public preschools are located in Goodyear, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in Goodyear, AZ?
Goodyear, AZ public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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