For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,660 students in 85037, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85037, AZ are Westwind Elementary School, Copper King Elementary School and Sheely Farms Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85037 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85037, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85037, AZ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westwind Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9040 W. Campbell Ave. B
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2700
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2700
Gr: PK-8 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Copper King Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10730 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2580
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2580
Gr: PK-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Sheely Farms Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9450 W Encanto Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 907-5270
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 907-5270
Gr: PK-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Villa De Paz Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4940 N 103rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2490
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2490
Gr: PK-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Pendergast Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3802 N 91st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2400
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2400
Gr: PK-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Amberlea Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8455 W Virginia Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2900
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2900
Gr: PK-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Desert Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8525 W Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2430
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2430
Gr: PK-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85037, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85037, AZ include Westwind Elementary School, Copper King Elementary School and Sheely Farms Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85037?
7 public preschools are located in 85037.
What is the racial composition of students in 85037?
85037 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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