For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 4,522 students in Casa Grande, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Casa Grande, AZ are Mccartney Ranch Elementary School, Desert Willow Elementary School and Saguaro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Casa Grande, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Casa Grande have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Casa Grande, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mccartney Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2631 N Brown Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 876-4235
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 876-4235
Gr: PK-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Desert Willow Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2172 N Arizola Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 876-5397
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 876-5397
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Saguaro Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 N Center Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-7661
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-7661
Gr: PK-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Center For Online And Innovative Learning
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Amarillo St
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-6694
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-6694
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Cholla Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1180 E Kortsen Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-4719
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-4719
Gr: PK-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1667 N Kadota Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-5601
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-5601
Gr: PK-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Ironwood School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 N Colorado St
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-5086
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-5086
Gr: PK-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Palo Verde School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 N Roosevelt Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 421-1650
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 421-1650
Gr: PK-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #99.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
129 N Arizola Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-7787
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-7787
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
390 East Lakeside Parkway
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 876-0045
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 876-0045
Gr: PK | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Casa Grande, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1362 N. Casa Grande Ave.
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 316-3360
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 316-3360
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Cavit - Casa Verde High School (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
1362 N. Casa Grande Ave.
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 423-1944
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 423-1944
Gr: 9-12
1362 N. Casa Grande Ave.
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 316-3360
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 316-3360
Gr: 9-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
1362 N Casa Grande Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 316-3360
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 316-3360
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
1274 East Oneil Dr
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 413-9720
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 413-9720
Gr: K-8
Pinal County Special Ed Prog (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1400 North Toltec Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 868-6565
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 868-6565
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Casa Grande, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Casa Grande, AZ include Mccartney Ranch Elementary School, Desert Willow Elementary School and Saguaro Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Casa Grande?
10 public preschools are located in Casa Grande.
What is the racial composition of students in Casa Grande?
Casa Grande public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Casa Grande are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Casa Grande include: Mesquite Elementary School vs. Cottonwood Elementary School, Cholla Elementary School vs. Center For Online And Innovative Learning, Cottonwood Elementary School vs. Mesquite Elementary School
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