For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,957 students in Avondale, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Avondale, AZ are Garden Lakes Elementary School, Michael Anderson and Littleton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Avondale, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Avondale have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Avondale, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garden Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10825 W Garden Lakes Pkwy
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2520
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2520
Gr: PK-8 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Michael Anderson
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 S 3rd Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-5105
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-5105
Gr: PK-8 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Littleton Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1252 S Avondale Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5700
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5700
Gr: PK-8 | 802 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10237 W Encanto Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2670
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2670
Gr: PK-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Collier Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 S 118th Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5900
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5900
Gr: PK-8 | 773 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Canyon Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11675 W Encanto Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2610
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2610
Gr: PK-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Lattie Coor
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 W La Canada Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4400
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4400
Gr: PK-2 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Avondale, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Avondale, AZ include Garden Lakes Elementary School, Michael Anderson and Littleton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Avondale?
7 public preschools are located in Avondale.
What is the racial composition of students in Avondale?
Avondale public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Avondale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Avondale include: Canyon Breeze Elementary School vs. Garden Lakes Elementary School, Michael Anderson vs. Lattie Coor, Rio Vista Elementary School vs. Garden Lakes Elementary School
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