For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,168 students in 85035, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85035, AZ are Peralta School, Manuel Pena Jr. School and Palm Lane. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85035 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85035, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85035, AZ Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peralta School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7125 W Encanto Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5600
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5600
Gr: PK-6 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Manuel Pena Jr. School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2550 N 79th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-3100
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-3100
Gr: PK-6 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Palm Lane
(Math: 21% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2043 N 64th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5500
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5500
Gr: PK-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Charles W. Harris School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2252 N 55th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-4800
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-4800
Gr: PK-8 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
2533 N 60th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5700
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5700
Gr: PK | 68 students Minority enrollment: 94%
85035, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Palm Lane North Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6339 W Monte Vista Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5300
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5300
Gr: K-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
5757 West Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 776-2069
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 776-2069
Gr: 5-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85035, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85035, AZ include Peralta School, Manuel Pena Jr. School and Palm Lane.
How many public preschools are located in 85035?
5 public preschools are located in 85035.
What is the racial composition of students in 85035?
85035 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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