Best San Luis Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,090 students in San Luis, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in San Luis, 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.
San Luis, AZ public preschools 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 San Luis 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 68% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in San Luis, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gadsden Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18745 S. Gadsden Street
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6970
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Rio Colorado Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1055 N. Main Street
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6902
Gr: PK-6 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
San Luis Pre-school
22751 S Main St
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6960
Gr: PK | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 59:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in San Luis, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in San Luis, AZ include Gadsden Elementary School and Rio Colorado Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in San Luis?
3 public preschools are located in San Luis.
What is the racial composition of students in San Luis?
San Luis public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

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