For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 5,217 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 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85031, AZ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John F. Long
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4407 N 55th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4300
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy
(Math: 21% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4308 N 51st Ave Ste 102
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1900
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1900
Gr: PK-6 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3611 N 47th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4200
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4200
Gr: PK-8 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Frank Borman School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3637 N 55th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-5000
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-5000
Gr: PK-8 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
James W. Rice Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4530 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8420
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8420
Gr: PK-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Justine Spitalny Ste3am School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3201 N 46th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4400
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Cartwright School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2825 N 59th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4100
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4100
Gr: PK-8 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
4730 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 246-5155
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 246-5155
Gr: PK | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
5480 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-5100
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-5100
Gr: PK | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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 68% (majority Hispanic).
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