For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,152 students in 85286, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85286, AZ are Haley Elementary School, Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School and T. Dale Hancock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85286 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85286, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85286, AZ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haley Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3401 S Layton Lakes Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 224-3500
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 224-3500
Gr: PK-6 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2300 S Gardner Dr
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 883-4300
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 883-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2425 S Pleasant Dr
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 883-5900
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 883-5900
Gr: PK-6 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85286, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85286, AZ include Haley Elementary School, Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School and T. Dale Hancock Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85286?
3 public preschools are located in 85286.
What is the racial composition of students in 85286?
85286 public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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