For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,611 students in Marana, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in Marana, AZ are Dove Mountain K-8, Gladden Farms Elementary School and Marjorie W Estes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marana, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Marana have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Marana, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dove Mountain K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5650 W Moore Rd
Marana, AZ 85658
(520) 579-4500
Marana, AZ 85658
(520) 579-4500
Grades: PK-8
| 920 students
Rank: #22.
Gladden Farms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11745 W Gladden Farms Dr
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-1180
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-1180
Grades: PK-6
| 747 students
Rank: #33.
Marjorie W Estes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11279 W Grier Rd Ste 100
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-4738
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-4738
Grades: PK-6
| 570 students
Rank: #44.
Roadrunner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16651 W Calle Carmela
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 616-6363
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 616-6363
Grades: PK-6
| 374 students
Marana, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Open Doors Community School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
13644 N. Sandario Rd.
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 744-2484
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 744-2484
Grades: K-8
| 92 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Marana, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Marana, AZ include Dove Mountain K-8, Gladden Farms Elementary School and Marjorie W Estes Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Marana?
4 public preschools are located in Marana.
What is the racial composition of students in Marana?
Marana public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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