For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 110 students in Kirkland, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in Kirkland, AZ are Kirkland Elementary School and Yarnell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kirkland, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Kirkland have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Kirkland, AZ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kirkland Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14200 W. Kirkland/hillside Rd.
Kirkland, AZ 86332
(928) 442-9488
Kirkland, AZ 86332
(928) 442-9488
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Yarnell Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18912 W Hays Ranch Rd
Kirkland, AZ 86332
(928) 427-3347
Kirkland, AZ 86332
(928) 427-3347
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Kirkland, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Kirkland, AZ include Kirkland Elementary School and Yarnell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kirkland?
2 public preschools are located in Kirkland.
What is the racial composition of students in Kirkland?
Kirkland public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Kirkland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kirkland include: Yarnell Elementary School vs. Kirkland Elementary School, Kirkland Elementary School vs. Yarnell Elementary School
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