For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,504 students in 85353, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85353, AZ are Arizona Desert Elementary School, Desert Oasis Elementary School and Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85353 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85353, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85353, AZ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arizona Desert Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8803 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5260
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5260
Gr: PK-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Desert Oasis Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8802 W Mcdowell Rd
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 533-3901
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 533-3901
Gr: PK-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9401 W Garfield St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5181
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5181
Gr: PK-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
3834 S 91st Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-5000
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-5000
Gr: PK-2 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
85353, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6140 E Thunderbird Rd
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120
Gr: K-6
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85353, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85353, AZ include Arizona Desert Elementary School, Desert Oasis Elementary School and Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85353?
4 public preschools are located in 85353.
What is the racial composition of students in 85353?
85353 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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