For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,951 students in 85203, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85203, AZ are Macarthur Elementary School, Edison Elementary School and Michael T. Hughes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85203 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85203, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85203, AZ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1435 E Mclellan Rd
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-7800
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-7800
Gr: PK-6 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
545 N Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-5300
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-5300
Gr: PK-6 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Michael T. Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
630 N Hunt Dr
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-7500
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-7500
Gr: PK-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Lehi Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2555 N Stapley Dr
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-5504
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-5504
Gr: PK-6 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85203, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85203, AZ include Macarthur Elementary School, Edison Elementary School and Michael T. Hughes Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85203?
4 public preschools are located in 85203.
What is the racial composition of students in 85203?
85203 public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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