Discovery Gardens Preschool

551 1st St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Discovery Gardens Preschool serves 137 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 137 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Discovery Gardens Preschool's student population of 137 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
137 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Discovery Gardens Preschool is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (AZ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
18%
48%
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Black
2%
6%
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White
76%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
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Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Discovery Gardens Preschool?
137 students attend Discovery Gardens Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Discovery Gardens Preschool students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Gardens Preschool?
Discovery Gardens Preschool has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Discovery Gardens Preschool offer ?
Discovery Gardens Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Discovery Gardens Preschool part of?
Discovery Gardens Preschool is part of Prescott Unified District (4466) School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 137 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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