For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,764 students in 85043, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85043, AZ are Riverside Traditional School, Sun Canyon School and Fowler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85043 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85043, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85043, AZ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Traditional School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1414 S 51st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 272-1339
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 272-1339
Gr: PK-4 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Sun Canyon School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8150 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Fowler Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6707 W Van Buren St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2500
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Tuscano Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3850 S 79th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2300
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Western Valley Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6250 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2100
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Sunridge Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6244 W Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-4600
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
85043, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4301 West Fillmore
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 455-6700
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 455-6700
Gr: 4-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85043, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85043, AZ include Riverside Traditional School, Sun Canyon School and Fowler Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85043?
6 public preschools are located in 85043.
What is the racial composition of students in 85043?
85043 public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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