For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 338 students in 86021, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschool in 86021, AZ is Cottonwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 86021 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 86021, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86021, AZ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
185 E. University Ave.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9050
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9050
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
86021, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
255 N. Cottownwood St.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9001
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9001
Gr: 6-12
255 N. Cottownwood St.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9001
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9001
255 North Cottonwood St
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9030
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9030
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 86021, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 86021, AZ include Cottonwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 86021?
1 public preschools are located in 86021.
What is the racial composition of students in 86021?
86021 public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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