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Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Arizona

The average student-teacher ratio in Arizona public preschools is approximately 16:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1 10:1 Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1

Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Arizona (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Roadrunner School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-12
16428 N 21st St.
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2600
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hillside Elementary School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
Hc 1 Box 3056
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 442-3416
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Yarnell Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
18912 W Hays Ranch Rd
Kirkland, AZ 86332
(928) 427-3347
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Alhambra Preschool Academy
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK
4730 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 246-5155
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Discovery Gardens Preschool
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK
551 1st St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 442-1283
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Dzil Libei Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-6
67 E Fir Street
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 232-1080
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Rillito Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
266 E Pastime Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6420
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK
1100 S Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 279-8400
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK
18655 E Jacaranda Blvd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 279-8600
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Pine Strawberry Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
3868 N Pine Creek Dr
Pine, AZ 85544
(928) 476-3283
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Vista Peak
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
19825 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3900
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Elgin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
23 Upper Elgin Rd
Elgin, AZ 85611
(520) 455-5514
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Kirkland Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
14200 W. Kirkland/hillside Rd.
Kirkland, AZ 86332
(928) 442-9488
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Mesa Center For Success
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
855 W 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-3802
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Sunflower School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
5490 W Paradise Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Tsinaabaas Habitiin Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
Hwy 89 2 Miles East Of Gap Tr
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1090
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Double Adobe Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
7081 N Central Hwy
Mc Neal, AZ 85617
(520) 364-3041
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Nadaburg Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
21419 W Dove Valley Rd
Wittmann, AZ 85361
(623) 388-2321
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Skull Valley Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
3150 South Old Skull Valley Ro
Skull Valley, AZ 86338
(928) 442-3322
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Borton Primary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
700 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1000
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Copper Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
11620 N Copper Spring Trl
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 696-6800
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Hudlow Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
502 N Caribe Ave
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4800
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
James D Price School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
1010 Barranca Road Yuma Provi
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7730
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Mountain Vista Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-12
225 S. Orlando Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6170
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
707 W Grant St
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3844
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
915 E Palm Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3853
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Wenden Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
71001 Santa Fe Ave
Wenden, AZ 85357
(928) 859-3806
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Yucca Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
12261 3rd St
Yucca, AZ 86438
(928) 766-2581
Rank: #29 - 4729. - 47.
Congress Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-8
26400 S. Tenderfoot Hill Road
Congress, AZ 85332
(928) 427-9850
Rank: #29 - 4729. - 47.
Davidson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-6
3950 E Paradise Falls Dr
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-6800
Rank: #29 - 4729. - 47.
Desert Oasis Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-8
17161 W Bajada Rd
Wittmann, AZ 85361
(623) 556-5880
Rank: #29 - 4729. - 47.
Fort Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-6
15560 West Elementary School R
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
(928) 485-2433
Rank: #29 - 4729. - 47.
Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
3500 N Cherry Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 696-6880
Rank: #29 - 4729. - 47.
Getz School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-8
625 W Cornell Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6233
Rank: #29 - 4729. - 47.
Grand Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-8
#1 Boulder Street
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2461
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