For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,152 students in 85286, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85286, AZ are Haley Elementary School, Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School and T. Dale Hancock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85286 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85286, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85286, AZ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haley Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3401 S Layton Lakes Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 224-3500
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 224-3500
Gr: PK-6 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2300 S Gardner Dr
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 883-4300
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 883-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2425 S Pleasant Dr
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 883-5900
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 883-5900
Gr: PK-6 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85286, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85286, AZ include Haley Elementary School, Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School and T. Dale Hancock Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85286?
3 public preschools are located in 85286.
What is the racial composition of students in 85286?
85286 public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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