For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,836 students in San Tan Valley, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in San Tan Valley, AZ are Ranch Elementary School, Jack Harmon Elementary School and Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Tan Valley, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in San Tan Valley have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in San Tan Valley, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
43521 N Kenworthy Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3530
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3530
Grades: PK-6
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Jack Harmon Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
39315 N Cortona Dr
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3500
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 385 students
Rank: #33.
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
40300 N Simonton Blvd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-5330
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-5330
Grades: PK-6
| 381 students
Rank: #44.
Ellsworth Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38454 N Carolina Ave
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3520
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3520
Grades: PK-6
| 559 students
San Tan Valley, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
41800 North Barnes Parkway
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(520) 413-9720
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(520) 413-9720
Grades: K-9
| 946 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in San Tan Valley, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in San Tan Valley, AZ include Ranch Elementary School, Jack Harmon Elementary School and Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in San Tan Valley?
4 public preschools are located in San Tan Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in San Tan Valley?
San Tan Valley public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in San Tan Valley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in San Tan Valley include: Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School vs. Jack Harmon Elementary School, Jack Harmon Elementary School vs. Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School, Ranch Elementary School vs. Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School
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