The average student:teacher ratio in Arizona public preschools is approximately 16:1 (2025).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 2:1
10:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Public Preschools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Arizona (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Ash Creek Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
6460 E Highway 181
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 824-3340
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 824-3340
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK
4730 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 246-5155
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 246-5155
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Kirkland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
14200 W. Kirkland/hillside Rd.
Kirkland, AZ 86332
(928) 442-9488
Kirkland, AZ 86332
(928) 442-9488
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK
18655 E Jacaranda Blvd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 279-8600
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 279-8600
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Yarnell Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
18912 W Hays Ranch Rd
Kirkland, AZ 86332
(928) 427-3347
Kirkland, AZ 86332
(928) 427-3347
Rank: #66.
Roadrunner School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
16428 N 21st St.
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2600
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2600
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK
1100 S Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 279-8400
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 279-8400
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Pine Strawberry Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
3868 N Pine Creek Dr
Pine, AZ 85544
(928) 476-3283
Pine, AZ 85544
(928) 476-3283
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Rillito Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
266 E Pastime Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6420
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6420
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Vista Peak
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
19825 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3900
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3900
Rank: #1111.
Sunflower School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
5490 W Paradise Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Rank: #1212.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
Hc 1 Box 3056
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 442-3416
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 442-3416
Rank: #13 - 2213. - 22.
Borton Primary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
700 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1000
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1000
Rank: #13 - 2213. - 22.
Congress Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
26400 S. Tenderfoot Hill Road
Congress, AZ 85332
(928) 427-9850
Congress, AZ 85332
(928) 427-9850
Rank: #13 - 2213. - 22.
Copper Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
11620 N Copper Spring Trl
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 696-6800
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 696-6800
Rank: #13 - 2213. - 22.
Hudlow Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
502 N Caribe Ave
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4800
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4800
Rank: #13 - 2213. - 22.
Larkspur Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-6
2450 E Larkspur Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-3300
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-3300
Rank: #13 - 2213. - 22.
Miles-exploratory Learning Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
1400 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2200
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2200
Rank: #13 - 2213. - 22.
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
707 W Grant St
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3844
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3844
Rank: #13 - 2213. - 22.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: K
Navajo Rt. 4
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-3250
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-3250
Rank: #13 - 2213. - 22.
Sopori Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-6
5000 W. Arivaca Road
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 625-3502
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 625-3502
Rank: #13 - 2213. - 22.
Sunset Canyon School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-6
2727 E Siesta Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-5100
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-5100
Rank: #23 - 4023. - 40.
Booth-fickett Math/science Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-8
450 S Montego Dr
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-3800
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-3800
Rank: #23 - 4023. - 40.
Davidson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
3950 E Paradise Falls Dr
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-6800
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-6800
Rank: #23 - 4023. - 40.
Degrazia Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-6
5051 W Overton Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-4800
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-4800
Rank: #23 - 4023. - 40.
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-6
6010 E Acoma Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7100
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7100
Rank: #23 - 4023. - 40.
Fort Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-6
15560 West Elementary School R
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
(928) 485-2433
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
(928) 485-2433
Rank: #23 - 4023. - 40.
Fredonia Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-6
222 North 200 East
Fredonia, AZ 86022
(928) 643-7333
Fredonia, AZ 86022
(928) 643-7333
Rank: #23 - 4023. - 40.
Grand Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-8
#1 Boulder Street
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2461
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2461
Rank: #23 - 4023. - 40.
Harris Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-6
1820 S Harris Dr
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 545-7060
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 545-7060
Rank: #23 - 4023. - 40.
Helen Keeling Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
2837 N Los Altos Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6940
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6940
Rank: #23 - 4023. - 40.
Hidden Hills Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-6
1919 E Sharon Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-3100
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-3100
Rank: #23 - 4023. - 40.
James D Price School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
1010 Barranca Road Yuma Provi
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7730
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7730
Rank: #23 - 4023. - 40.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-6
5125 E Marilyn Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6200
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6200
Rank: #23 - 4023. - 40.
Myers-ganoung Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
5000 E Andrew St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 584-6700
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 584-6700
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arizona average public preschools student:teacher ratio?
The Arizona average public preschools student:teacher ratio is 16:1 for 2025.
What are the public preschools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Arizona?
The best top ranked public preschools in Arizona include Ash Creek Elementary School, Alhambra Preschool Academy and Kirkland Elementary School.
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