Best Anthem Public Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,958 students in the neighborhood of Anthem, Phoenix, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Anthem are Diamond Canyon School, Gavilan Peak School and Anthem School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Anthem, Phoenix, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Anthem, Phoenix, AZ (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Diamond Canyon School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
40004 N Liberty Bell Way
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8000
Gr: PK-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Gavilan Peak School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2701 W Memorial Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Anthem School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
41020 N Freedom Way
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 376-3700
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Anthem, Phoenix, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Anthem, Phoenix, AZ include Diamond Canyon School, Gavilan Peak School and Anthem School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Anthem, Phoenix?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Anthem, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Anthem, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of Anthem, Phoenix public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

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