For the 2025 school year, there are 25 public preschools serving 5,972 students in Cochise County, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in Cochise County, AZ are General Myer Elementary School, Double Adobe Elementary School and Colonel Smith Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cochise County, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Cochise County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cochise County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
General Myer Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
45103 Burns Street
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8986
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8986
Gr: PK-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Double Adobe Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7081 N Central Hwy
Mc Neal, AZ 85617
(520) 364-3041
Mc Neal, AZ 85617
(520) 364-3041
Gr: PK-8 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Colonel Smith Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
67601 Cushing
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8892
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8892
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6849 E Highway 92
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-0947
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-0947
Gr: PK | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Pomerene Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1396 N. Old Pomerene Road
Pomerene, AZ 85627
(520) 586-2407
Pomerene, AZ 85627
(520) 586-2407
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Benson Primary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6708
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6708
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Willcox Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 W Delos St
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 384-8603
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 384-8603
Gr: PK-4 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Pearce Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1487 E School Rd
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 826-3328
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 826-3328
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
Palominas Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10385 E Highway 92
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-6204
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-6204
Gr: PK-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1010.
Walter J Meyer School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 N. 9th St.
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 457-3371
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 457-3371
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
Clawson School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1235 E 7th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-8466
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-8466
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2200 E 11th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2442
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2442
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Town & Country Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1313 S Lenzner Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2980
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2980
Gr: PK-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1414.
St. David Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 W Patton St
Saint David, AZ 85630
(520) 720-4781
Saint David, AZ 85630
(520) 720-4781
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1515.
Joe Carlson Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 N Louis Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-4400
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Carmichael Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 N Carmichael Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2950
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2950
Gr: PK-6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Greenway Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
98 Cole Ave
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-4361
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-4361
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1818.
Ash Creek Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6460 E Highway 181
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 824-3340
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 824-3340
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1919.
Huachuca City School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Dr
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 456-9842
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 456-9842
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2020.
Bowie Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 W. 5th Street
Bowie, AZ 85605
(520) 847-2545
Bowie, AZ 85605
(520) 847-2545
Gr: PK-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2121.
Sarah Marley School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
735 E 7th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-3408
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-3408
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Elfrida Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4070 W Jefferson Rd
Elfrida, AZ 85610
(520) 642-3428
Elfrida, AZ 85610
(520) 642-3428
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2323.
Naco Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1911 W. Valenzuela
Naco, AZ 85620
(520) 432-5060
Naco, AZ 85620
(520) 432-5060
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
701 N Carmichael Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2950
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2950
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
47121 H Ave.
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8798
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8798
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Cochise County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aoc-cochise County Juvenile Dentention Centre (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 Colonia De Salud Ste 201
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 803-3006
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 803-3006
Gr: 6-12
1600 Louis Avenue
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-0712
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-0712
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 96%
1100 E 15th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Gr: PK | 11 students
1000 Wilcox Drive
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 224-2500
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 224-2500
Gr: K-8 | 289 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Leman Academy Of Excellence Sierra Vista (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1000 East Wilcox Drive
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(480) 461-3200
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(480) 461-3200
Gr: K-8 | 254 students Minority enrollment: 42%
98 N. Oak Dr.
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 574-3033
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 574-3033
Gr: K-8 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 28%
158 West Maley
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 294-6997
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 294-6997
Gr: 9-12
203 Bisbee Road, Suite A
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 294-6997
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 294-6997
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students
240 North Highway 90 Bypass
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 335-2898
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 335-2898
Gr: K-8 | 87 students Minority enrollment: 57%
San Simon Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
P.o. Box 87
San Simon, AZ 85632
(520) 845-2275
San Simon, AZ 85632
(520) 845-2275
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Minority enrollment: 44%
P.o. Box 38
San Simon, AZ 85632
(520) 845-2275
San Simon, AZ 85632
(520) 845-2275
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students Minority enrollment: 42%
4200 East Ramsey Rd
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 803-0508
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 803-0508
Gr: 8-12 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Cochise County, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Cochise County, AZ include General Myer Elementary School, Double Adobe Elementary School and Colonel Smith Middle School.
How many public preschools are located in Cochise County?
25 public preschools are located in Cochise County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cochise County?
Cochise County public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Cochise County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cochise County include: General Myer Elementary School vs. Colonel Johnston Elementary School, Pearce Elementary School vs. Ash Creek Elementary School, Colonel Johnston Elementary School vs. General Myer Elementary School
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