Approximately 32% of public preschool students in Arizona are eligible for free lunch (2024).
The public preschools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public preschool with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Arizona is Cottonwood Education Services with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 84%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch in Arizona (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Cottonwood Education Services
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
301 N Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
First Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
914 W 1st Ave
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 385-2336
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 385-2336
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K
Navajo Rt 4
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-3250
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-3250
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Yavapai Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
701 N Miller Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-3800
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-3800
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Gila Bend Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-8
308 N Martin Ave
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2225
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2225
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Willcox Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-4
501 W Delos St
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 384-8603
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 384-8603
Rank: #77.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: PK-8
Mile Post 408 Highway 264
Keams Canyon, AZ 86034
(928) 738-2334
Keams Canyon, AZ 86034
(928) 738-2334
Rank: #88.
Irene Lopez School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: PK-8
4610 S 12th St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 232-4920
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 232-4920
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Cesar E Chavez Community School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: PK-8
4001 S 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 232-4940
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 232-4940
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Gadsden Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: PK-8
18745 S. Gadsden Street
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6970
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6970
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Pecan Grove Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: PK-6
600 S 21st Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8051
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8051
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
William C Jack School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: PK-3
6600 W Missouri Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4005
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4005
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: PK-3
1000 Curiel Street
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2120
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2120
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Sevilla Elementary School-east Campus
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: PK-4
3801 W Missouri Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 242-0281
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 242-0281
Rank: #1515.
T G Barr School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 88%
Grades: PK-8
2041 E Vineyard Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4950
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4950
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: PK-6
1341 W 5th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7600
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7600
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Glendale Landmark School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: PK-8
5730 W Myrtle Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4001
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4001
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Jack L Kuban Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: PK-8
3201 W Sherman St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5441
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5441
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
John F Kennedy School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: PK-6
1500 Sunset Dr
Superior, AZ 85273
(520) 689-3000
Superior, AZ 85273
(520) 689-3000
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: PK-5
652 N Tyler Ave
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0870
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0870
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Mcnary Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: PK-8
108 N. Pollack
Mcnary, AZ 85930
(928) 334-2293
Mcnary, AZ 85930
(928) 334-2293
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: PK-8
801 W Peoria Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 347-4100
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 347-4100
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: PK-5
Hwy 89 2 Miles East Of Gap Tr
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1090
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1090
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Bicentennial South School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-3
7240 W Colter St
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4012
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4012
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-6
67 E Fir Street
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 232-1080
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 232-1080
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-8
2101 W Alta Vista Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 304-3160
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 304-3160
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Mt Tipton Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-6
16500 Pierce Ferry Road
Dolan Springs, AZ 86441
(928) 767-3350
Dolan Springs, AZ 86441
(928) 767-3350
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-5
92 Skill Center Rd
Sacaton, AZ 85147
(520) 562-8600
Sacaton, AZ 85147
(520) 562-8600
Rank: #29 - 3529. - 35.
Barcelona Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: PK-8
6530 N 44th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-8616
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-8616
Rank: #29 - 3529. - 35.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: PK-8
1820 Lakeside Dr
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-4909
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-4909
Rank: #29 - 3529. - 35.
Desert Garden Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: PK-6
7020 W Ocotillo Rd
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4014
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4014
Rank: #29 - 3529. - 35.
Flora Thew Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: PK-5
2130 E Howe Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 894-5574
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 894-5574
Rank: #29 - 3529. - 35.
Frank Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: PK-5
8409 S Avenida Del Yaqui
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6202
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6202
Rank: #29 - 3529. - 35.
Leupp Public School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: PK-5
3285 E Sparrow Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 686-6266
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 686-6266
Rank: #29 - 3529. - 35.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: PK-5
1 Mile North Of Hwy 41
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-2201
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-2201
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arizona average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch?
The Arizona average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch is 32%% for 2024.
What are the public preschools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Arizona?
The best top ranked public preschools in Arizona include Cottonwood Education Services, First Avenue Elementary School and Pinon Community School.
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