For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,964 students in 85020, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85020, AZ are Madison Richard Simis School, Madison Heights Elementary School and Desert View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85020 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85020, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85020, AZ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison Richard Simis School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7302 N 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7300
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7300
Gr: PK-4 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Madison Heights Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7150 N 22nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7800
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7800
Gr: PK-4 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8621 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 347-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 347-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
85020, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1350 S. Longmore Suite 39
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(480) 833-8899
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(480) 833-8899
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 46%
10443 N Cave Creek Road
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 568-5565
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 568-5565
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Inspire Education A Mission Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
19602 N 23rd Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 944-2097
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 944-2097
Gr: K-8 | 121 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Mission Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7000 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-4986
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-4986
Gr: 1-8 | 133 students Minority enrollment: 27%
7000 N. Central Ave. Building
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-4986
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-4986
Gr: 1-8 | 107 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85020, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85020, AZ include Madison Richard Simis School, Madison Heights Elementary School and Desert View Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85020?
3 public preschools are located in 85020.
What is the racial composition of students in 85020?
85020 public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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