For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,044 students in Greenlee County, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Greenlee County, AZ are Metcalf Elementary School and Duncan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenlee County, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Greenlee County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Greenlee County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metcalf Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Fairbanks Rd #1
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-7290
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-7290
Gr: PK-4 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Duncan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Mc Grath Ave.
Duncan, AZ 85534
(928) 359-2054
Duncan, AZ 85534
(928) 359-2054
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Greenlee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
110 Hill Street
Clifton, AZ 85533
(928) 865-2752
Clifton, AZ 85533
(928) 865-2752
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Jail-greenlee County Sheriffs Office (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Milepost 162 Off Hwy 191
Clifton, AZ 85533
(928) 865-2822
Clifton, AZ 85533
(928) 865-2822
Gr: Inquire with school
110 Hill Street
Clifton, AZ 85533
(928) 865-2752
Clifton, AZ 85533
(928) 865-2752
Gr: PK-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Greenlee County, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Greenlee County, AZ include Metcalf Elementary School and Duncan Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Greenlee County?
2 public preschools are located in Greenlee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Greenlee County?
Greenlee County public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Greenlee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Greenlee County include: Metcalf Elementary School vs. Duncan Elementary School, Duncan Elementary School vs. Metcalf Elementary School
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