For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,764 students in 85043, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85043, AZ are Riverside Traditional School, Sun Canyon School and Fowler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85043 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85043, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85043, AZ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Traditional School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1414 S 51st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 272-1339
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 272-1339
Gr: PK-4 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Sun Canyon School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8150 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Fowler Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6707 W Van Buren St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2500
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Tuscano Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3850 S 79th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2300
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Western Valley Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6250 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2100
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Sunridge Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6244 W Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-4600
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
85043, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4301 West Fillmore
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 455-6700
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 455-6700
Gr: 4-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85043, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85043, AZ include Riverside Traditional School, Sun Canyon School and Fowler Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85043?
6 public preschools are located in 85043.
What is the racial composition of students in 85043?
85043 public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).