For the 2025 school year, there are 25 public preschools serving 5,972 students in Cochise County, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in Cochise County, AZ are General Myer Elementary School, Colonel Smith Middle School and Valley View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cochise County, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Cochise County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cochise County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
General Myer Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
45103 Burns Street
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8986
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8986
Grades: PK-8
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Colonel Smith Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
67601 Cushing
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8892
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8892
Grades: PK-8
| 240 students
Rank: #33.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6849 E Highway 92
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-0947
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-0947
Grades: PK
| 45 students
Rank: #44.
Double Adobe Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7081 N Central Hwy
Mc Neal, AZ 85617
(520) 364-3041
Mc Neal, AZ 85617
(520) 364-3041
Grades: PK-8
| 39 students
Rank: #55.
Pomerene Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1396 N. Old Pomerene Road
Pomerene, AZ 85627
(520) 586-2407
Pomerene, AZ 85627
(520) 586-2407
Grades: PK-8
| 115 students
Rank: #66.
Pearce Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1487 E School Rd
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 826-3328
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 826-3328
Grades: PK-8
| 132 students
Rank: #77.
Benson Primary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6708
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6708
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #88.
Willcox Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 W Delos St
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 384-8603
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 384-8603
Grades: PK-4
| 382 students
Rank: #99.
Walter J Meyer School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 N. 9th St.
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 457-3371
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 457-3371
Grades: PK-8
| 174 students
Rank: #1010.
Palominas Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10385 E Highway 92
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-6204
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-6204
Grades: PK-8
| 375 students
Rank: #1111.
Clawson School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1235 E 7th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-8466
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-8466
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Huachuca City School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Dr
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 456-9842
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 456-9842
Grades: PK-8
| 249 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
St. David Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 W Patton St
Saint David, AZ 85630
(520) 720-4781
Saint David, AZ 85630
(520) 720-4781
Grades: PK-8
| 300 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2200 E 11th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2442
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2442
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #1515.
Joe Carlson Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 N Louis Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-4400
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 428 students
Rank: #1616.
Town & Country Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1313 S Lenzner Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2980
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2980
Grades: PK-6
| 428 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Carmichael Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 N Carmichael Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2950
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2950
Grades: PK-6
| 299 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Greenway Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
98 Cole Ave
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-4361
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-4361
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #1919.
Ash Creek Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6460 E Highway 181
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 824-3340
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 824-3340
Grades: PK-8
| 29 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Elfrida Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4070 W Jefferson Rd
Elfrida, AZ 85610
(520) 642-3428
Elfrida, AZ 85610
(520) 642-3428
Grades: PK-8
| 102 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Sarah Marley School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
735 E 7th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-3408
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-3408
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
Rank: #2222.
Bowie Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 W. 5th Street
Bowie, AZ 85605
(520) 847-2545
Bowie, AZ 85605
(520) 847-2545
Grades: PK-8
| 39 students
Rank: #2323.
Naco Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1911 W. Valenzuela
Naco, AZ 85620
(520) 432-5060
Naco, AZ 85620
(520) 432-5060
Grades: PK-8
| 273 students
Rank: n/an/a
701 N Carmichael Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2950
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2950
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
47121 H Ave.
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8798
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8798
Grades: PK-8
| 277 students
Cochise County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aoc-cochise County Juvenile Dentention Centre (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 Colonia De Salud Ste 201
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 803-3006
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 803-3006
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
3305 East Fry
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2714
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2714
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
197 E 7th Street
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6700
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6700
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
519 Melody Lane
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-5381
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-5381
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
1600 Louis Avenue
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-0712
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-0712
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
1550 E 15th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
1100 E 15th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Grades: PK
| 11 students
1000 Wilcox Drive
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 224-2500
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 224-2500
Grades: K-8
| 289 students
Leman Academy Of Excellence Sierra Vista (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1000 East Wilcox Drive
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(480) 461-3200
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(480) 461-3200
Grades: K-8
| 254 students
1104 N. Madison Avenue
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
158 West Maley
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 294-6997
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 294-6997
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
203 Bisbee Road, Suite A
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 294-6997
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 294-6997
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
240 North Highway 90 Bypass
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 335-2898
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 335-2898
Grades: K-8
| 87 students
San Simon Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
P.o. Box 87
San Simon, AZ 85632
(520) 845-2275
San Simon, AZ 85632
(520) 845-2275
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
P.o. Box 38
San Simon, AZ 85632
(520) 845-2275
San Simon, AZ 85632
(520) 845-2275
Grades: 7-12
| 59 students
4200 East Ramsey Rd
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 803-0508
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 803-0508
Grades: 8-12
| 36 students
1275 East Barney Lane
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 586-8691
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 586-8691
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Cochise County, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Cochise County, AZ include General Myer Elementary School, Colonel Smith Middle School and Valley View Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cochise County?
25 public preschools are located in Cochise County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cochise County?
Cochise County public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Cochise County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cochise County include: General Myer Elementary School vs. Colonel Johnston Elementary School, Colonel Johnston Elementary School vs. General Myer Elementary School, Pearce Elementary School vs. Ash Creek Elementary School
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