For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 671 students in Cottonwood, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cottonwood, 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.
Cottonwood, AZ public preschools 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 Cottonwood 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 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cottonwood, AZ (2026)
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 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cottonwood, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cottonwood, AZ include Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School and Cottonwood Education Services.
How many public preschools are located in Cottonwood?
2 public preschools are located in Cottonwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottonwood?
Cottonwood public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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