For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,227 students in 85379, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85379, AZ are Marley Park Elementary School, Sonoran Heights Middle School and Rancho Gabriela. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85379 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85379, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85379, AZ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marley Park Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15042 W Sweetwater Ave
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8200
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8200
Gr: PK-8 | 1,023 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Sonoran Heights Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11405 N Greer Ranch Pkwy
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8550
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8550
Gr: PK-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Rancho Gabriela
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15272 W Gabriela Dr
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8500
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8500
Gr: PK-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Countryside Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15047 N. Parkview Place
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 876-7800
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 876-7800
Gr: PK-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Ashton Ranch Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14898 W Acoma Dr
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8300
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8300
Gr: PK-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85379, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85379, AZ include Marley Park Elementary School, Sonoran Heights Middle School and Rancho Gabriela.
How many public preschools are located in 85379?
5 public preschools are located in 85379.
What is the racial composition of students in 85379?
85379 public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.