Best 85007 Arizona Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 822 students in 85007, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85007, AZ are Paul Dunbar Lawrence School, Capitol Elementary School and Mary Mcleod Bethune School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85007 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85007, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85007, AZ Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
707 W Grant St
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3844
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Capitol Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
330 N 16th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3835
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Mary Mcleod Bethune School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1310 S 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3830
Gr: PK-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85007, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85007, AZ include Paul Dunbar Lawrence School, Capitol Elementary School and Mary Mcleod Bethune School.
How many public preschools are located in 85007?
3 public preschools are located in 85007.
What is the racial composition of students in 85007?
85007 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

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