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Best 85031 Arizona Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 5,308 students in 85031, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85031, AZ are John F. Long, Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy and Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85031 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85031, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85031, AZ Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John F. Long
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4407 N 55th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy
(Math: 21% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4308 N 51st Ave Ste 102
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1900
Gr: PK-6 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3611 N 47th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4200
Gr: PK-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Frank Borman School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3637 N 55th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-5000
Gr: PK-8 | 1,017 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
James W. Rice Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4530 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8420
Gr: PK-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Justine Spitalny Ste3am School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3201 N 46th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Cartwright School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2825 N 59th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4100
Gr: PK-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Alhambra Preschool Academy
4730 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 246-5155
Gr: PK | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Cartwright Early Childhood Center
5480 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-5100
Gr: PK | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 85031 Arizona

85031, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Andalucia Middle School (Closed 2020)
4730 W. Campbell
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8646
Gr: 4-8 | 1,102 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Atkinson Sixth Grade Center (Closed 2007)
4222 N 51st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1750
Gr: 6 | 438 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Eagle College Prep Alhambra (Closed 2020)
3950 N 53rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 980-8147
Glenn L. Downs Elementary School (Closed 2013)
3611 North 47th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 528-5541
Gr: K-6
Mission Academy High School (Closed 2014)
5350 West Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 944-2097
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Minority enrollment: 98%
West-mec - Metrocenter Academy (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
9617 Metro Parkway West
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 864-3980
Gr: 10-12
West-mec - Peoria Transition Center (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
7565 W. Peoria Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 738-0000
Gr: 8-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85031, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85031, AZ include John F. Long, Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy and Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 85031?
9 public preschools are located in 85031.
What is the racial composition of students in 85031?
85031 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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