For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 529 students in Safford, AZ.
The top ranked public preschool in Safford, AZ is Ruth Powell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Safford, AZ public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Safford have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Safford, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ruth Powell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1041 S 14th Ave
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7030
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7030
Grades: PK-6
| 529 students
Safford, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aoc-graham County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
919 W Thatcher Blvd
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 428-3954
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 428-3954
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Gila Preparatory Academy High School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1976 Thatcher Blvd
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8688
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8688
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Gila Preparatory Academy Middle School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1976 Thatcher Blvd
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8688
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8688
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Greenlee County Juvenile Detention (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
919 Thatcher
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 865-2822
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 865-2822
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Jail-graham County Sheriffs Office (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
523 S 10th Ave
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 428-2880
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 428-2880
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Los Milagros Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
Xxxxxx
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8899
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8899
Grades: K-8
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Safford, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Safford, AZ include Ruth Powell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Safford?
1 public preschools are located in Safford.
What is the racial composition of students in Safford?
Safford public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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