For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,105 students in Santa Cruz County, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in Santa Cruz County, AZ are Elgin Elementary School, Patagonia Elementary School and Calabasas School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Cruz County, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Santa Cruz County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Santa Cruz County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elgin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23 Upper Elgin Rd
Elgin, AZ 85611
(520) 455-5514
Elgin, AZ 85611
(520) 455-5514
Grades: PK-8
| 124 students
Rank: #22.
Patagonia Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 82
Patagonia, AZ 85624
(520) 394-3000
Patagonia, AZ 85624
(520) 394-3000
Grades: PK-8
| 107 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Calabasas School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1374 W Frontage Rd
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8600
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8600
Grades: PK-8
| 1,067 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
652 N Tyler Ave
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0870
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0870
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #55.
San Cayetano Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1412 W Frontage Rd
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8300
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Santa Cruz County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aoc-santa Cruz County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1260 N Hohokam Dr
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 375-8193
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 375-8193
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Jail-santa Cruz County Sheriffs Office Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1250 N Hohokam Dr
Nogales, AZ 85628
(520) 761-7869
Nogales, AZ 85628
(520) 761-7869
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Nogales Special Programs (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
310 W Plum St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0800
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0800
Grades: Inquire with school
| 58 students
P.o. Box 254
Patagonia, AZ 85624
(520) 394-3000
Patagonia, AZ 85624
(520) 394-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 45 students
131 Camino Maricopa
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 281-8282
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 281-8282
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
3241 N. Grand Ave. 1
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-2188
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-2188
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Santa Cruz County, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Santa Cruz County, AZ include Elgin Elementary School, Patagonia Elementary School and Calabasas School.
How many public preschools are located in Santa Cruz County, AZ?
5 public preschools are located in Santa Cruz County, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Cruz County, AZ?
Santa Cruz County, AZ public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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