For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,292 students in 85303, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85303, AZ are Sunset Vista, Bicentennial South School and Desert Garden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85303 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85303, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85303, AZ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunset Vista
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7775 W Orangewood Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-5701
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-5701
Gr: PK-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Bicentennial South School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7240 W Colter St
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4012
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4012
Gr: PK-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Desert Garden Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7020 W Ocotillo Rd
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4014
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4014
Gr: PK-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Desert Spirit
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7355 W Orangewood Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4016
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4016
Gr: PK-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85303, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85303, AZ include Sunset Vista, Bicentennial South School and Desert Garden Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85303?
4 public preschools are located in 85303.
What is the racial composition of students in 85303?
85303 public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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