For the 2024-25 school year, there are 29 special education public preschools serving 1,248 students in Arizona.
The top ranked special education public preschools in Arizona are Sunflower School, Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 1 and Southwest Region. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arizona special education public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Preschools in Arizona (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunflower School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5490 W Paradise Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Grades: PK-12
| 25 students
Rank: #22.
Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 1
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1607 Navajo Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Southwest Region
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1047 S 4th Ave Fl 2
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Rillito Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
266 E Pastime Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6420
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6420
Grades: PK-12
| 82 students
Rank: #55.
Asdb - Region 1
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Butler Ave Ste 115
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Asdb - Region 3
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Asdb - Region 2
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8055 N 24th Ave Ste 103
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Roadrunner School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16428 N 21st St.
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2600
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2600
Grades: PK-12
| 243 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Vista Peak
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19825 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3900
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3900
Grades: PK-12
| 57 students
Rank: #1010.
Asdb - Phoenix Day School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7654 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 771-5400
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 771-5400
Grades: PK-12
| 228 students
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 2
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2051 W Northern Ave Ste 200
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 771-5200
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 771-5200
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 3
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(520) 770-3458
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(520) 770-3458
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Distance Itinerant Service Program Preschool
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
7654 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(520) 770-3731
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(520) 770-3731
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Fbc East Valley Preschool
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2005 N 91st Pl
Tucson, AZ 85754
(480) 404-2512
Tucson, AZ 85754
(480) 404-2512
Grades: PK
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Fbc Main Preschool
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1234 E Northern Ave
Tucson, AZ 85754
(602) 331-1470
Tucson, AZ 85754
(602) 331-1470
Grades: PK
| 31 students
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Fbc West Valley Preschool
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2430 S 75th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85754
(480) 404-2512
Tucson, AZ 85754
(480) 404-2512
Grades: PK
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Phoenix Day School For The Deaf Preschool
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1946 W Morten Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 771-5400
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 771-5400
Grades: PK
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Region 1 Preschool
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
7654 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(520) 770-3731
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(520) 770-3731
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Region 2 Preschool
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
7654 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(520) 770-3731
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(520) 770-3731
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Region 3 Preschool
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
7654 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(520) 770-3731
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(520) 770-3731
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Satellite 1 Preschool (Jo Combs Preschool)
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
37611 N Pecan Crk
Tucson, AZ 85754
(480) 404-2512
Tucson, AZ 85754
(480) 404-2512
Grades: PK
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Tucson Campus Preschool
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Grades: PK
| 22 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
29895 N Desert Willow Blvd
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-5378
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-5378
Grades: PK-K
| 160 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1100 S Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 279-8400
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 279-8400
Grades: PK
| 81 students
Rank: n/an/a
Musd Early Learning And Resource Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
7651 N Oldfather Dr
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 579-4900
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 579-4900
Grades: PK
| 161 students
Rank: n/an/a
Orangedale Early Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
5048 E Oak St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6800
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6800
Grades: PK
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
Show Low Preschool
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
500 W Old Linden Rd
Show Low, AZ 85901
(520) 537-6000
Show Low, AZ 85901
(520) 537-6000
Grades: PK
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
18655 E Jacaranda Blvd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 279-8600
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 279-8600
Grades: PK
| 77 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tucson Vip - Inactivating In Fy 21
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public preschools in Arizona?
The top ranked special education public preschools in Arizona include Sunflower School, Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 1 and Southwest Region.
How many special education public preschools are located in Arizona?
29 special education public preschools are located in Arizona.
What is the racial composition of students in Arizona?
Arizona special education public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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