For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 920 students in 86442, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 86442, AZ are Desert Valley School, Diamondback Elementary School and Coyote Canyon School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 86442 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 86442, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86442, AZ Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Valley School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1066 Marina Blvd
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-6606
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-6606
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Diamondback Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Tesota Way
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-6558
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-6558
Gr: PK-6 | 313 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Coyote Canyon School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Lakeside Dr
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-4909
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-4909
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 86442, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 86442, AZ include Desert Valley School, Diamondback Elementary School and Coyote Canyon School.
How many public preschools are located in 86442?
3 public preschools are located in 86442.
What is the racial composition of students in 86442?
86442 public preschools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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