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Best Central City Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,864 students in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ.

The top ranked public preschools in Central City are Wilson Primary School, Capitol Elementary School and Kenilworth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ public preschools have an score of 7% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and score of 17% (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 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Wilson Primary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
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415 N 30th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 683-2500

Gr: PK-3 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.

Capitol Elementary School

(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
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330 N 16th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3835

Gr: PK-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.

Kenilworth Elementary School

(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
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1210 N 5th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 257-3889

Gr: PK-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #44.

Silvestre S Herrera School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
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1350 S 11th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3885

Gr: PK-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #55.

David Crockett Elementary School

(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
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501 N 36th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6600

Gr: PK-6 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: #66.

Thomas A Edison School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
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804 N 18th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3848

Gr: PK-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #77.

Garfield School

(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
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811 N 13th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3863

Gr: PK-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: n/an/a

Faith North Early Childhood Learning Center

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910 E Washington St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3901

Gr: PK-K | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ?

The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ include Wilson Primary School, Capitol Elementary School and Kenilworth Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix?

7 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix?

the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).