For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 689 students in 86326, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 86326, AZ are Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School and Cottonwood Education Services. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 86326 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 86326, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86326, AZ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 S Monte Tesoro Dr
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7039
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7039
Gr: PK-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood Education Services
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Gr: PK-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
86326, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Accelerated Learning Charter School (Closed 2017)
Charter School
320 South Main Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-0650
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-0650
Gr: PK-8
1 North Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
P O Box 2678
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Gr: K-6 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 10%
500 E Mingus Ave
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
1500 S Monte Tesoro Dr
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Gr: PK-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Edwards Hall Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
4476 Butte Dr.
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 646-3156
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 646-3156
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 45%
1229 East Cherry St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 778-5764
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 778-5764
Gr: 9-12
2939 Del Rio Dr
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Gr: K-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
215 S Main St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 86326, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 86326, AZ include Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School and Cottonwood Education Services.
How many public preschools are located in 86326?
2 public preschools are located in 86326.
What is the racial composition of students in 86326?
86326 public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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