For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,504 students in 85353, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85353, AZ are Arizona Desert Elementary School, Desert Oasis Elementary School and Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85353 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85353, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85353, AZ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arizona Desert Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8803 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5260
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5260
Gr: PK-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Desert Oasis Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8802 W Mcdowell Rd
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 533-3901
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 533-3901
Gr: PK-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9401 W Garfield St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5181
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5181
Gr: PK-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
3834 S 91st Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-5000
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-5000
Gr: PK-2 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
85353, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6140 E Thunderbird Rd
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85353, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85353, AZ include Arizona Desert Elementary School, Desert Oasis Elementary School and Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85353?
4 public preschools are located in 85353.
What is the racial composition of students in 85353?
85353 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).
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