For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,177 students in the neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Central City South are Paul Dunbar Lawrence School, Mary Mcleod Bethune School and Lowell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Central City South, Phoenix, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
707 W Grant St
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3844
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3844
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Mary Mcleod Bethune School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1310 S 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3830
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3830
Gr: PK-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1121 S 3rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 257-3902
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 257-3902
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix, AZ include Paul Dunbar Lawrence School, Mary Mcleod Bethune School and Lowell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix?
4 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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