For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,341 students in 85305, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85305, AZ are Desert Mirage Elementary School and Sunset Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85305 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85305, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85305, AZ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Mirage Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8605 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 772-2550
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 772-2550
Gr: PK-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8490 W Missouri Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 772-2730
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 772-2730
Gr: PK-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
85305, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5323 N. 99th Avenue, Suite 210
Glendale, AZ 85305
(855) 564-3029
Glendale, AZ 85305
(855) 564-3029
Gr: 7-12
Youngtown Public Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
8632 West Northern Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 974-0355
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 974-0355
Gr: K-6 | 93 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85305, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85305, AZ include Desert Mirage Elementary School and Sunset Ridge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85305?
2 public preschools are located in 85305.
What is the racial composition of students in 85305?
85305 public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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