For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,933 students in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in South Tempe are Rover Elementary School, Kyrene Del Norte School and Kyrene De La Mariposa School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rover Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 E Watson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-7122
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-7122
Grades: PK-8
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Kyrene Del Norte School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1331 E Redfield Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 541-4800
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 541-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #33.
Kyrene De La Mariposa School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 E Knox Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-3800
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #44.
Kyrene De Los Ninos School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1330 E Dava Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 541-4600
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 541-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #55.
Kyrene De Las Manitas School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 W Courtney Ln
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-3600
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-3600
Grades: PK-8
| 440 students
Rank: #66.
Arredondo Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1330 E Carson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 897-2744
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 897-2744
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #77.
Carminati School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4001 S Mcallister Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 784-4484
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 784-4484
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe, AZ include Rover Elementary School, Kyrene Del Norte School and Kyrene De La Mariposa School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe?
7 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe?
the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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