For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,964 students in 85020, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85020, AZ are Madison Richard Simis School, Madison Heights Elementary School and Desert View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø preschools in zipcode 85020 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85020, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85020, AZ ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison Richard Simis School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7302 N 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7300
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7300
Gr: PK-4 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Madison Heights Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7150 N 22nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7800
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7800
Gr: PK-4 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8621 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 347-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 347-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
85020, Arizona ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1350 S. Longmore Suite 39
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(480) 833-8899
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(480) 833-8899
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 46%
10443 N Cave Creek Road
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 568-5565
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 568-5565
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Inspire Education A Mission Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
19602 N 23rd Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 944-2097
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 944-2097
Gr: K-8 | 121 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Mission Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7000 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-4986
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-4986
Gr: 1-8 | 133 students Minority enrollment: 27%
7000 N. Central Ave. Building
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-4986
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-4986
Gr: 1-8 | 107 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85020, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85020, AZ include Madison Richard Simis School, Madison Heights Elementary School and Desert View Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85020?
3 public preschools are located in 85020.
What is the racial composition of students in 85020?
85020 public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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