For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 832 students in 85284, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85284, AZ are C I Waggoner School and Kyrene De La Mariposa 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 51% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85284, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85284, AZ Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
C I Waggoner School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1050 E Carver Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-5600
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Kyrene De La Mariposa School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 E Knox Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-3800
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
85284, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1201 W Courtney Ln
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-3600
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-3600
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85284, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85284, AZ include C I Waggoner School and Kyrene De La Mariposa School.
How many public preschools are located in 85284?
2 public preschools are located in 85284.
What is the racial composition of students in 85284?
85284 public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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