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Best Tempe Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public preschools serving 6,904 students in Tempe, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Tempe, AZ are Rover Elementary School, Kyrene Del Norte School and C I Waggoner School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tempe, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Tempe have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Tempe, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rover Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1300 E Watson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-7122
Gr: PK-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Kyrene Del Norte School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1331 E Redfield Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 541-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
C I Waggoner School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1050 E Carver Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Kyrene De La Mariposa School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
50 E Knox Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Meyer Montessori
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2615 S Dorsey Ln
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 584-6339
Gr: PK-6 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Kyrene De Las Manitas School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 W Courtney Ln
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-3600
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Arredondo Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1330 E Carson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 897-2744
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
Kyrene De Los Ninos School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1330 E Dava Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 541-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Wood School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
727 W Cornell Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 838-0711
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
Aguilar School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 S Forest Ave
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-2544
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Holdeman Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1326 W 18th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 966-9934
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
Carminati School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4001 S Mcallister Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 784-4484
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1313.
Scales Technology Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1115 W 5th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 929-9909
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1414.
Cecil Shamley School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 N Scovel St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 941-2440
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1515.
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5610 S. Central Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85287
(602) 551-6594
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Flora Thew Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2130 E Howe Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 894-5574
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Frank Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8409 S Avenida Del Yaqui
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6202
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Asu Preparatory Academy- Pilgrim Rest K-8
Charter School
1401 E Jefferson St
Tempe, AZ 85287
(602) 496-0041
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Getz School
625 W Cornell Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6233
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Tempe, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Tempe, AZ include Rover Elementary School, Kyrene Del Norte School and C I Waggoner School.
How many public preschools are located in Tempe?
19 public preschools are located in Tempe.
What is the racial composition of students in Tempe?
Tempe public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Tempe are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Tempe include: Scales Technology Academy vs. Kyrene De Los Ninos School

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