For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,192 students in 85306, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85306, AZ are Sunflower School, Canyon Elementary School and Sunburst School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85306 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85306, AZ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85306, AZ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunflower School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5490 W Paradise Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Grades: PK-12
| 21 students
Rank: #22.
Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5490 W Paradise Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Grades: PK-8
| 293 students
Rank: #33.
Sunburst School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14218 N 47th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 896-6400
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 896-6400
Grades: PK-6
| 586 students
Rank: #44.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6315 W Port Au Prince Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-4550
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-4550
Grades: PK-8
| 422 students
Rank: #55.
Kachina Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5304 W Crocus Dr
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-4500
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-4500
Grades: PK-8
| 310 students
Rank: #66.
Foothills Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15808 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-4626
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-4626
Grades: PK-8
| 545 students
Rank: n/an/a
6000 W Olive Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 486-6000
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 486-6000
Grades: PK
| 15 students
85306, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13806 North 51st Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 564-7300
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 564-7300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85306, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85306, AZ include Sunflower School, Canyon Elementary School and Sunburst School.
How many public preschools are located in 85306?
7 public preschools are located in 85306.
What is the racial composition of students in 85306?
85306 public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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