For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,493 students in 85006, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85006, AZ are Augustus H. Shaw Montessori, Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School and Thomas A Edison School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85006 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85006, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85006, AZ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2301 N 13th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3914
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3914
Grades: PK-8
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
915 E Palm Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3853
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3853
Grades: PK-8
| 295 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas A Edison School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
804 N 18th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3848
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3848
Grades: PK-8
| 439 students
Rank: #44.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3925
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3925
Grades: PK-8
| 364 students
Rank: #55.
Garfield School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
811 N 13th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3863
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3863
Grades: PK-8
| 419 students
Rank: #66.
William T Machan Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2140 E Virginia Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 381-6120
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 381-6120
Grades: PK-8
| 510 students
85006, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
735 E Fillmore St.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-4843
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-4843
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Copper State Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1301 E Almeria Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(480) 329-6780
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(480) 329-6780
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
417 North 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 416-6400
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 416-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Phoenix Prep Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
735 E Fillmore
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-4843
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-4843
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1817 North 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3805
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3805
Grades: PK
| 14 students
1800 E Van Buren
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 251-8100
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 251-8100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1301 E Almeria Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 710-1873
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 710-1873
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85006, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85006, AZ include Augustus H. Shaw Montessori, Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School and Thomas A Edison School.
How many public preschools are located in 85006?
6 public preschools are located in 85006.
What is the racial composition of students in 85006?
85006 public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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