For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 673 students in San Carlos, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschool in San Carlos, AZ is Rice Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Carlos, AZ public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 3% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in San Carlos have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in San Carlos, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rice Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
San Carlos Avenue
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-4837
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-4837
Gr: PK-6 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in San Carlos, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in San Carlos, AZ include Rice Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in San Carlos?
1 public preschools are located in San Carlos.
What is the racial composition of students in San Carlos?
San Carlos public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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