For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,490 students in 85015, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85015, AZ are Maryland Elementary School, Maie Bartlett Heard School and Solano School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85015 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85015, 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 85015, AZ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maryland Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6503 N 21st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 347-2300
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 347-2300
Gr: PK-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Maie Bartlett Heard School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2301 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 257-3880
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 257-3880
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Solano School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1526 W Missouri Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 707-2600
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 707-2600
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85015, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85015, AZ include Maryland Elementary School, Maie Bartlett Heard School and Solano School.
How many public preschools are located in 85015?
3 public preschools are located in 85015.
What is the racial composition of students in 85015?
85015 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).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.