Best 85225 Arizona Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 5,754 students in 85225, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85225, AZ are Knox Gifted Academy, Chandler Traditional Academy - Liberty Campus and Chandler Traditional Academy-humphrey. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85225 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85225, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85225, AZ Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knox Gifted Academy
(Math: 90% | Reading: 97% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
700 W Orchid Ln
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6100
Gr: PK-6 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Chandler Traditional Academy - Liberty Campus
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
550 N Emmett Dr
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4900
Gr: PK-6 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Chandler Traditional Academy-humphrey
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
125 S 132nd St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6800
Gr: PK-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 N Hartford St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6700
Gr: PK-6 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Sanborn Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 N Superstition Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7300
Gr: PK-6 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Shumway Leadership Academy
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1325 N Shumway Ave
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7400
Gr: PK-6 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Sirrine Montessori Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
591 W Mesquite St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 472-3601
Gr: PK-6 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
Galveston Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
661 E Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Frye Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 E Frye Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6400
Gr: PK-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Rudy G Bologna Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1625 E Frye Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1111.
San Marcos Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
451 W Frye Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4200
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85225, AZ?
How many public preschools are located in 85225?
11 public preschools are located in 85225.
What is the racial composition of students in 85225?
85225 public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

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