For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,481 students in 85051, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85051, AZ are Abraham Lincoln Traditional School, Roadrunner Elementary School and Manzanita Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85051 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85051, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85051, AZ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Abraham Lincoln Traditional School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10444 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 896-6300
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 896-6300
Gr: PK-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Roadrunner Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7702 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-3100
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-3100
Gr: PK-6 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Manzanita Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8430 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 348-2200
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 348-2200
Gr: PK-6 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8033 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-3400
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-3400
Gr: PK-6 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85051, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85051, AZ include Abraham Lincoln Traditional School, Roadrunner Elementary School and Manzanita Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85051?
4 public preschools are located in 85051.
What is the racial composition of students in 85051?
85051 public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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