For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 9,708 students in Surprise, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in Surprise, AZ are Freedom Traditional Academy, Canyon Ridge School and Marley Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Surprise, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Surprise have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Surprise, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freedom Traditional Academy
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16066 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8650
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8650
Grades: PK-8
| 470 students
Rank: #22.
Canyon Ridge School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17359 W Surprise Farms Loop N
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8450
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8450
Grades: PK-8
| 985 students
Rank: #33.
Marley Park Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15042 W Sweetwater Ave
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8200
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8200
Grades: PK-8
| 1,097 students
Rank: #44.
Sonoran Heights Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11405 N Greer Ranch Pkwy
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8550
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8550
Grades: PK-8
| 582 students
Rank: #55.
Rancho Gabriela
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15272 W Gabriela Dr
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8500
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8500
Grades: PK-8
| 571 students
Rank: #66.
Sunset Hills Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17825 W Sierra Montana Loop
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8700
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8700
Grades: PK-8
| 979 students
Rank: #77.
Western Peaks Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18063 W Surprise Farms Loop S
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8750
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8750
Grades: PK-8
| 652 students
Rank: #88.
Cimarron Springs Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17032 W Surprise Farms Loop S
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8600
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8600
Grades: PK-8
| 569 students
Rank: #99.
Asante Preparatory Academy
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23251 N 166th Dr
Surprise, AZ 85387
(623) 523-8900
Surprise, AZ 85387
(623) 523-8900
Grades: PK-8
| 1,134 students
Rank: #1010.
Kingswood Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15150 W Mondell Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7600
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7600
Grades: PK-8
| 798 students
Rank: #1111.
Countryside Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15047 N. Parkview Place
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 876-7800
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 876-7800
Grades: PK-8
| 572 students
Rank: #1212.
Ashton Ranch Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14898 W Acoma Dr
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8300
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8300
Grades: PK-8
| 489 students
Rank: #1313.
West Point Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13700 W Greenway Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7750
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7750
Grades: PK-8
| 810 students
Surprise, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
23251 North 166th Dr
Surprise, AZ 85387
(623) 876-7000
Surprise, AZ 85387
(623) 876-7000
Grades: K-8
| 377 students
16066 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8650
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8650
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
16025 North Dysart
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 875-5975
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 875-5975
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Superior School (Charter) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
P.o. Box 1989
Surprise, AZ 85378
(623) 875-5975
Surprise, AZ 85378
(623) 875-5975
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Surprise, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Surprise, AZ include Freedom Traditional Academy, Canyon Ridge School and Marley Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Surprise?
13 public preschools are located in Surprise.
What is the racial composition of students in Surprise?
Surprise public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Surprise are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Surprise include: Freedom Traditional Academy vs. Canyon Ridge School, West Point Elementary School vs. Countryside Elementary School, Sunset Hills Elementary School vs. Canyon Ridge School
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