For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,460 students in 85040, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85040, AZ are Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy, Irene Lopez School and Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85040 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85040, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85040, AZ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4848 S 2nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-7788
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-7788
Gr: PK-6 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Irene Lopez School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4610 S 12th St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 232-4920
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 232-4920
Gr: PK-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4615 S 22nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 232-4910
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 232-4910
Gr: PK-3 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Cesar E Chavez Community School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4001 S 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 232-4940
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 232-4940
Gr: PK-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85040, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85040, AZ include Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy, Irene Lopez School and Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center.
How many public preschools are located in 85040?
4 public preschools are located in 85040.
What is the racial composition of students in 85040?
85040 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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