For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,093 students in Gila County, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Gila County, AZ are Young Elementary School, Pine Strawberry Elementary School and Tonto Basin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gila County, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Gila County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gila County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Young Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Hwy 288 Baker Ranch Rd
Young, AZ 85554
(928) 462-3244
Young, AZ 85554
(928) 462-3244
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Pine Strawberry Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3868 N Pine Creek Dr
Pine, AZ 85544
(928) 476-3283
Pine, AZ 85544
(928) 476-3283
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Tonto Basin Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
445 S. Old Hwy 188
Tonto Basin, AZ 85553
(928) 479-2277
Tonto Basin, AZ 85553
(928) 479-2277
Gr: PK-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Copper Rim Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Mesquite
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-5800
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4635 B Ragus Road
Miami, AZ 85539
(928) 425-3271
Miami, AZ 85539
(928) 425-3271
Gr: PK-3 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Leonor Hambly K-8
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
824 Thorne Ave.
Winkelman, AZ 85192
(520) 356-7876
Winkelman, AZ 85192
(520) 356-7876
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Rice Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
San Carlos Avenue
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-4837
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-4837
Gr: PK-6 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
4739 E Ragus Rd
Miami, AZ 85539
(928) 425-3271
Miami, AZ 85539
(928) 425-3271
Gr: PK
Gila County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aoc_gila County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1425 E South St
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-8784
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-8784
Gr: 7-12
455 Willow
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8915
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8915
Gr: 5-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Moonbase Rd Hwy 70
Peridot, AZ 85542
(928) 475-2292
Peridot, AZ 85542
(928) 475-2292
Gr: 9-12
1000 East Frontier St
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 474-2070
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 474-2070
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
439 South Fourth Street, Unit
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 425-7800
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 425-7800
Gr: 6-12
455 N. Willow St.
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8926
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8926
Gr: 7-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Jail-gila County Sheriffs Office (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1100 E South St
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 425-3231
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 425-3231
Gr: Inquire with school
5791 South Maple Leaf Rd
Claypool, AZ 85532
(928) 425-3271
Claypool, AZ 85532
(928) 425-3271
Gr: K-2 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
824 N. Thorne Ave
Winkelman, AZ 85292
(520) 356-7876
Winkelman, AZ 85292
(520) 356-7876
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
166 Ezell Ln
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 534-7320
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 534-7320
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Payson Center For Success High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
514 W Wade Ln
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5895
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5895
Gr: 9-12
249 W Standage Dr
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 478-4706
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 478-4706
Gr: K-10 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gila County, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gila County, AZ include Young Elementary School, Pine Strawberry Elementary School and Tonto Basin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gila County?
8 public preschools are located in Gila County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gila County?
Gila County public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Gila County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Gila County include: Pine Strawberry Elementary School vs. Tonto Basin Elementary School, Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School vs. Copper Rim Elementary School, Copper Rim Elementary School vs. Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School
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