For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 754 students in La Paz County, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in La Paz County, AZ are Ehrenberg Elementary School, Wenden Elementary School and Salome Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Paz County, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in La Paz County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in La Paz County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ehrenberg Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
49241 Parker/ehrenberg Hwy.
Ehrenberg, AZ 85334
(928) 923-7900
Ehrenberg, AZ 85334
(928) 923-7900
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Wenden Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
71001 Santa Fe Ave
Wenden, AZ 85357
(928) 859-3806
Wenden, AZ 85357
(928) 859-3806
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Salome Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
38128 Saguaro & Main
Salome, AZ 85348
(928) 859-3339
Salome, AZ 85348
(928) 859-3339
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Bouse Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
44936 Joshua Drive
Bouse, AZ 85325
(928) 851-2213
Bouse, AZ 85325
(928) 851-2213
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
701 S Navajo Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-8203
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-8203
Gr: PK-2 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
La Paz County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
560 East Coyote
Quartzsite, AZ 85346
(928) 927-9420
Quartzsite, AZ 85346
(928) 927-9420
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in La Paz County, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in La Paz County, AZ include Ehrenberg Elementary School, Wenden Elementary School and Salome Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in La Paz County?
5 public preschools are located in La Paz County.
What is the racial composition of students in La Paz County?
La Paz County public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in La Paz County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in La Paz County include: Ehrenberg Elementary School vs. Blake Primary School
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