For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,084 students in Gila County, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in Gila County, AZ are Young Elementary School, Pine Strawberry Elementary School and Tonto Basin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gila County, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Gila County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gila County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Young Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Hwy 288 Baker Ranch Rd
Young, AZ 85554
(928) 462-3244
Young, AZ 85554
(928) 462-3244
Grades: PK-8
| 38 students
Rank: #22.
Pine Strawberry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3868 N Pine Creek Dr
Pine, AZ 85544
(928) 476-3283
Pine, AZ 85544
(928) 476-3283
Grades: PK-8
| 96 students
Rank: #33.
Tonto Basin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
445 S. Old Hwy 188
Tonto Basin, AZ 85553
(928) 479-2277
Tonto Basin, AZ 85553
(928) 479-2277
Grades: PK-8
| 84 students
Rank: #44.
Copper Rim Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Mesquite
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-5800
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 765 students
Rank: #55.
Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4635 B Ragus Road
Miami, AZ 85539
(928) 425-3271
Miami, AZ 85539
(928) 425-3271
Grades: PK-2
| 238 students
Rank: #66.
Leonor Hambly K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
824 Thorne Ave.
Winkelman, AZ 85192
(520) 356-7876
Winkelman, AZ 85192
(520) 356-7876
Grades: PK-8
| 221 students
Rank: #77.
Rice Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
San Carlos Avenue
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-4837
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-4837
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: n/an/a
M.u.s.d. #40 - Little Vandal Preschool
Magnet School
4739 E Ragus Rd
Miami, AZ 85539
(928) 425-3271
Miami, AZ 85539
(928) 425-3271
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Gila County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aoc_gila County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1425 E South St
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-8784
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-8784
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
455 Willow
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8915
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8915
Grades: 5-6
| 314 students
Moonbase Rd Hwy 70
Peridot, AZ 85542
(928) 475-2292
Peridot, AZ 85542
(928) 475-2292
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1000 East Frontier St
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 474-2070
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 474-2070
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
439 South Fourth Street, Unit
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 425-7800
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 425-7800
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
455 N. Willow St.
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8926
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8926
Grades: 7-8
| 385 students
Drawer H
Miami, AZ 85539
(520) 473-2476
Miami, AZ 85539
(520) 473-2476
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Jail-gila County Sheriffs Office (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1100 E South St
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 425-3231
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 425-3231
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
5791 South Maple Leaf Rd
Claypool, AZ 85532
(928) 425-3271
Claypool, AZ 85532
(928) 425-3271
Grades: K-2
| 271 students
824 N. Thorne Ave
Winkelman, AZ 85292
(520) 356-7876
Winkelman, AZ 85292
(520) 356-7876
Grades: 6-8
| 69 students
New Visions Academy - Star Valley (Closed 2013)
Charter School
166 Ezell Ln
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 534-7320
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 534-7320
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Payson Center For Success High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
514 W Wade Ln
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5895
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5895
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
112 W Cedar Lane, Unit 122
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 468-8509
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 468-8509
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
San Carlos Avenue
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
27010 E Highway 70
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2378
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2378
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
The Shelby School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
249 W Standage Dr
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 478-4706
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 478-4706
Grades: K-10
| 27 students
824 Thorne Ave
Winkelman, AZ 85292
(520) 356-7876
Winkelman, AZ 85292
(520) 356-7876
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Gila County, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Gila County, AZ include Young Elementary School, Pine Strawberry Elementary School and Tonto Basin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gila County?
8 public preschools are located in Gila County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gila County?
Gila County public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Gila County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Gila County include: Pine Strawberry Elementary School vs. Tonto Basin Elementary School, Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School vs. Copper Rim Elementary School, Tonto Basin Elementary School vs. Pine Strawberry Elementary School
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