For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 189 students in 86434, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 86434, AZ are Valentine Elementary School and Peach Springs School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 86434 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 86434, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86434, AZ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valentine Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12491 North Byers
Peach Springs, AZ 86434
(928) 769-2310
Peach Springs, AZ 86434
(928) 769-2310
Grades: PK-8
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
Peach Springs School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
403 Diamond Creek Road
Peach Springs, AZ 86434
(928) 769-2202
Peach Springs, AZ 86434
(928) 769-2202
Grades: PK-8
| 100 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 86434, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 86434, AZ include Valentine Elementary School and Peach Springs School.
How many public preschools are located in 86434?
2 public preschools are located in 86434.
What is the racial composition of students in 86434?
86434 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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