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Best Cochise County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public preschools serving 5,972 students in Cochise County, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cochise County, AZ are General Myer Elementary School, Double Adobe Elementary School and Colonel Smith Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cochise County, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Cochise County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Cochise County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
General Myer Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
45103 Burns Street
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8986
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Double Adobe Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7081 N Central Hwy
Mc Neal, AZ 85617
(520) 364-3041
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Colonel Smith Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
67601 Cushing
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8892
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6849 E Highway 92
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-0947
Gr: PK | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Pomerene Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1396 N. Old Pomerene Road
Pomerene, AZ 85627
(520) 586-2407
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Benson Primary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6708
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Willcox Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 W Delos St
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 384-8603
Gr: PK-4 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
Pearce Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1487 E School Rd
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 826-3328
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Palominas Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10385 E Highway 92
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-6204
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Walter J Meyer School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
411 N. 9th St.
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 457-3371
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1111.
Clawson School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1235 E 7th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-8466
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 E 11th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2442
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Town & Country Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1313 S Lenzner Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2980
Gr: PK-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1414.
St. David Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
70 W Patton St
Saint David, AZ 85630
(520) 720-4781
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1515.
Joe Carlson Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 N Louis Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Carmichael Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
701 N Carmichael Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2950
Gr: PK-6 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Greenway Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
98 Cole Ave
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-4361
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1818.
Ash Creek Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6460 E Highway 181
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 824-3340
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1919.
Huachuca City School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 School Dr
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 456-9842
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2020.
Bowie Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
315 W. 5th Street
Bowie, AZ 85605
(520) 847-2545
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2121.
Sarah Marley School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
735 E 7th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-3408
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Elfrida Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4070 W Jefferson Rd
Elfrida, AZ 85610
(520) 642-3428
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2323.
Naco Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1911 W. Valenzuela
Naco, AZ 85620
(520) 432-5060
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Carmichael Elementary Preschool
701 N Carmichael Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2950
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Colonel Johnston Elementary School
47121 H Ave.
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8798
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
1100 E 15th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Gr: PK | 12 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cochise County, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cochise County, AZ include General Myer Elementary School, Double Adobe Elementary School and Colonel Smith Middle School.
How many public preschools are located in Cochise County?
25 public preschools are located in Cochise County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cochise County?
Cochise County public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Cochise County are often viewed compared to one another?

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