For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 703 students in the neighborhood of Cartwright Elementary School, Phoenix, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cartwright Elementary School are Manuel Pena Jr. School and Cartwright School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Cartwright Elementary School, Phoenix, AZ public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Cartwright Elementary School, Phoenix, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Cartwright School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2825 N 59th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4100
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4100
Gr: PK-8 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Cartwright Elementary School, Phoenix, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Cartwright Elementary School, Phoenix, AZ include Manuel Pena Jr. School and Cartwright School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Cartwright Elementary School, Phoenix?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Cartwright Elementary School, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Cartwright Elementary School, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of Cartwright Elementary School, Phoenix 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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