For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,507 students in 85208, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85208, AZ are Patterson Elementary School, Brinton Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85208 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85208, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85208, AZ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
615 S Cheshire
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-9700
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-9700
Gr: PK-6 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Brinton Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11455 E Sunland Ave
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-4075
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-4075
Gr: PK-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 S Jefferson Ave
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-8700
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-8700
Gr: PK-6 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
638 S 96th St
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-9000
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-9000
Gr: PK-6 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85208, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85208, AZ include Patterson Elementary School, Brinton Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85208?
4 public preschools are located in 85208.
What is the racial composition of students in 85208?
85208 public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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