For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,148 students in 85349, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85349, AZ are Gadsden Elementary School and Rio Colorado Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85349 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85349, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85349, AZ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gadsden Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18745 S. Gadsden Street
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6970
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6970
Gr: PK-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Rank: #22.
Rio Colorado Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1055 N. Main Street
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6902
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6902
Gr: PK-6 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
22751 S Main St
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6960
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6960
Gr: PK | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85349, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85349, AZ include Gadsden Elementary School and Rio Colorado Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85349?
3 public preschools are located in 85349.
What is the racial composition of students in 85349?
85349 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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