For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,863 students in 85226, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85226, AZ are Kyrene Del Cielo School, Kyrene De La Mirada School and Kyrene De Las Brisas School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85226 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85226, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85226, AZ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kyrene Del Cielo School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1350 N Lakeshore Dr
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-2400
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 658 students
Rank: #22.
Kyrene De La Mirada School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5500 W Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-4200
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 573 students
Rank: #33.
Kyrene De Las Brisas School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
777 N Desert Breeze Blvd E Bld
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-2000
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Rank: #44.
Kyrene De La Paloma School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5000 W Whitten St
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-5000
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #55.
Kyrene Traditional Academy
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3375 W Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-5400
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-5400
Grades: PK-8
| 577 students
85226, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
251 North Roosevelt Ave
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 940-5200
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 940-5200
Grades: K-6
| 22 students
5835 West Ray Road
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 763-5101
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 763-5101
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85226, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85226, AZ include Kyrene Del Cielo School, Kyrene De La Mirada School and Kyrene De Las Brisas School.
How many public preschools are located in 85226?
5 public preschools are located in 85226.
What is the racial composition of students in 85226?
85226 public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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