For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,316 students in 85284, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85284, AZ are Kyrene De La Mariposa School, C I Waggoner School and Kyrene De Las Manitas School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85284 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85284, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85284, AZ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kyrene De La Mariposa School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 E Knox Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-3800
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
C I Waggoner School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1050 E Carver Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-5600
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #33.
Kyrene De Las Manitas School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 W Courtney Ln
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-3600
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-3600
Grades: PK-8
| 440 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85284, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85284, AZ include Kyrene De La Mariposa School, C I Waggoner School and Kyrene De Las Manitas School.
How many public preschools are located in 85284?
3 public preschools are located in 85284.
What is the racial composition of students in 85284?
85284 public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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