For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,114 students in Safford, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Safford, AZ are Dorothy Stinson School and Ruth Powell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Safford, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Safford have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Safford, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dorothy Stinson School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2013 S 8th Ave
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7010
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7010
Gr: PK-6 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Ruth Powell Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1041 S 14th Ave
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7030
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7030
Gr: PK-6 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Safford, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Safford, AZ include Dorothy Stinson School and Ruth Powell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Safford?
2 public preschools are located in Safford.
What is the racial composition of students in Safford?
Safford public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Safford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Safford include: Dorothy Stinson School vs. Ruth Powell Elementary School, Ruth Powell Elementary School vs. Dorothy Stinson School
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