For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 763 students in 85003, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85003, AZ are Kenilworth Elementary School and Lowell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85003 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85003, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85003, AZ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kenilworth Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1210 N 5th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 257-3889
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 257-3889
Gr: PK-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1121 S 3rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 257-3902
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 257-3902
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
85003, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Jail-maricopa County Sheriffs Office Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
225 W Washington St
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 876-1000
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 876-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Phoenix Thomas J Pappas Regional Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
355 North 5th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 452-4700
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 452-4700
374 N 6th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 452-4700
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 452-4700
812 South 6th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 262-2200
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 262-2200
Gr: K-6 | 128 students
374 N. 6th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 452-4737
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 452-4737
Gr: 6-9
301 W. Roosevelt
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 258-6990
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 258-6990
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85003, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85003, AZ include Kenilworth Elementary School and Lowell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85003?
2 public preschools are located in 85003.
What is the racial composition of students in 85003?
85003 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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