For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 835 students in Apache Junction, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Apache Junction, AZ are Desert Vista Elementary School and Four Peaks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Apache Junction, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Apache Junction have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Apache Junction, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Vista Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3701 E Broadway Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 677-7510
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 677-7510
Gr: PK-6 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Four Peaks Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1755 N Idaho Rd
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 982-1110
Gr: PK-6 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Apache Junction, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
550 South Ironwood
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 982-1110
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Apache Junction, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Apache Junction, AZ include Desert Vista Elementary School and Four Peaks Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Apache Junction?
2 public preschools are located in Apache Junction.
What is the racial composition of students in Apache Junction?
Apache Junction public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Apache Junction are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Apache Junction include: Desert Vista Elementary School vs. Four Peaks Elementary School, Four Peaks Elementary School vs. Desert Vista Elementary School
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