For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,983 students in Somerton, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in Somerton, AZ are Desert Sonora Elementary School, Orange Grove Elementary School and Tierra Del Sol Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerton, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Somerton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Somerton, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desert Sonora Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 N. Carlisle Avenue
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6300
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6300
Grades: PK-6
| 439 students
Rank: #22.
Orange Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3525 W County 16 1/2 St
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6200
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 379 students
Rank: #33.
Tierra Del Sol Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1002 South Somerton Ave
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6400
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6400
Grades: PK-6
| 712 students
Rank: #44.
Encanto Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 N. Cesar Chavez Ave.
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6700
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6700
Grades: PK-6
| 453 students
Somerton, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 N. Bingham Ave. Ste. 6
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6000
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6000
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Somerton, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Somerton, AZ include Desert Sonora Elementary School, Orange Grove Elementary School and Tierra Del Sol Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Somerton?
4 public preschools are located in Somerton.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerton?
Somerton public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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