For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,210 students in 85304, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85304, AZ are Copperwood School, Desert Valley Elementary School and Marshall Ranch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85304 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85304, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85304, AZ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Copperwood School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11232 N 65th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4650
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4650
Grades: PK-8
| 646 students
Rank: #22.
Desert Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12901 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4750
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4750
Grades: PK-8
| 459 students
Rank: #33.
Marshall Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12995 N Marshall Ranch Dr
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 486-6450
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 486-6450
Grades: PK-8
| 690 students
Rank: #44.
Desert Palms Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11441 N 55th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4600
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4600
Grades: PK-8
| 415 students
85304, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10620 N. 43rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 978-0011
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 978-0011
Grades: K-6
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85304, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85304, AZ include Copperwood School, Desert Valley Elementary School and Marshall Ranch Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85304?
4 public preschools are located in 85304.
What is the racial composition of students in 85304?
85304 public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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