For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,274 students in 85206, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85206, AZ are Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus, Johnson Elementary School and Madison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85206 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85206, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85206, AZ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4949 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-2600
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-2600
Gr: PK-6 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3807 E Pueblo Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 427-6800
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 427-6800
Gr: PK-6 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
849 S Sunnyvale
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-8800
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-8800
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5619 E Glade Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-9250
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-9250
Gr: PK-6 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85206, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85206, AZ include Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus, Johnson Elementary School and Madison Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85206?
4 public preschools are located in 85206.
What is the racial composition of students in 85206?
85206 public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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