For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 959 students in 85282, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85282, AZ are Meyer Montessori, Arredondo Elementary School and Carminati School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85282 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85282, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85282, AZ Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meyer Montessori
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2615 S Dorsey Ln
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 584-6339
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 584-6339
Gr: PK-6 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Arredondo Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1330 E Carson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 897-2744
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 897-2744
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Carminati School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4001 S Mcallister Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 784-4484
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 784-4484
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
Bright Ideas Charter School - Van Buren (Closed 2008)
Charter School
2720 South Dorsey Ln
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 275-3400
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 275-3400
Gr: K-8
2020 East Carson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Gr: K-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
1815 East Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 439-5026
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 439-5026
Gr: 9-12
1538 East Southern Ave., A-g
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 355-1640
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 355-1640
Gr: K-8 | 264 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Intervention Learning Program (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2228 South Country Club Way
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
5040 South Price Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 953-2933
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 953-2933
Gr: 7-12 | 45 students Minority enrollment: 73%
2250 South College Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Gr: 6-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
2615 South Dorsey Ln
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
1251 E. Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
Tempe, AZ 85282
Gr: 7-8 | 150 students Minority enrollment: 12%
4700 South Mcclintock Drive
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 755-8222
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 755-8222
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Minority enrollment: 63%
4700 South Mcclintock Drive
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 755-8222
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 755-8222
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Minority enrollment: 51%
1251 E. Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Gr: 5-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85282, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85282, AZ include Meyer Montessori, Arredondo Elementary School and Carminati School.
How many public preschools are located in 85282?
3 public preschools are located in 85282.
What is the racial composition of students in 85282?
85282 public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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