For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 666 students in the neighborhood of Pepperwood, Tempe, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschool in Pepperwood is Wood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Pepperwood, Tempe, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% 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 Pepperwood, Tempe, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wood School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
727 W Cornell Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 838-0711
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 838-0711
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
625 W Cornell Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6233
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6233
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Pepperwood, Tempe, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Pepperwood, Tempe, AZ include Wood School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Pepperwood, Tempe?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Pepperwood, Tempe.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Pepperwood, Tempe?
the neighborhood of Pepperwood, Tempe public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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