For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 4,603 students in 85212, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85212, AZ are Canyon Rim Elementary School, Meridian and Silver Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85212 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85212, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85212, AZ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canyon Rim Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3045 S Canyon Rim
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 984-3216
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 984-3216
Gr: PK-6 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Meridian
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 S Mountain Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-4032
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-4032
Gr: PK-6 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Silver Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9737 E Toledo Ave
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 987-7443
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 987-7443
Gr: PK-6 | 1,384 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Gateway Polytechnic Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5149 S Signal Butte Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 987-7440
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 987-7440
Gr: PK-8 | 1,003 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Boulder Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8045 E Portobello Ave
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 507-1404
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 507-1404
Gr: PK-6 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85212, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85212, AZ include Canyon Rim Elementary School, Meridian and Silver Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85212?
5 public preschools are located in 85212.
What is the racial composition of students in 85212?
85212 public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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