For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,809 students in 85201, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85201, AZ are Whitman Elementary School, Eisenhower Center For Innovation and Emerson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85201 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85201, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85201, AZ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1829 N Grand
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5000
Gr: PK-6 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Eisenhower Center For Innovation
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
848 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Gr: PK-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 N Westwood
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4700
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 N Sycamore
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4860
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4860
Gr: PK-6 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
733 N Longmore
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4900
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4900
Gr: PK-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85201, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85201, AZ include Whitman Elementary School, Eisenhower Center For Innovation and Emerson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85201?
5 public preschools are located in 85201.
What is the racial composition of students in 85201?
85201 public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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