For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 938 students in Apache Junction, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in Apache Junction, AZ are Desert Vista Elementary School and Four Peaks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Apache Junction, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Apache Junction have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Apache Junction, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Vista Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3701 E Broadway Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 677-7510
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 677-7510
Gr: PK-6 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Four Peaks Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1755 N Idaho Rd
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 982-1110
Gr: PK-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Apache Junction, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Arches Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
1150 W Superstition Blvd
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 881-7114
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 881-7114
Gr: K-8 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Excalibur Charter School (Closed 2017)
Charter School
1045 South San Marcos
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 373-9575
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 373-9575
Gr: K-8
Excalibur Charter School-camelot (Closed 2007)
Charter School
10839 E. Apache Trail #113
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 373-9575
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 373-9575
Gr: K-8 | 91 students Minority enrollment: 31%
5810 South Alameda Rd
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 982-1110
Gr: PK-5
2122 South Goldfield Rd
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 984-6311
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 984-6311
Gr: 7-9 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 28%
1150 West Superstition Blvd
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 671-5673
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 671-5673
Gr: K-8
Mountain Shadows Education Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2805 S. Ironwood Dr.
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 982-1110
Gr: K-8
550 South Ironwood
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 982-1110
1575 W. Southern Ave.
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 31%
3700 East 16th Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 677-7550
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 677-7550
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Apache Junction, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Apache Junction, AZ include Desert Vista Elementary School and Four Peaks Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Apache Junction?
2 public preschools are located in Apache Junction.
What is the racial composition of students in Apache Junction?
Apache Junction public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Apache Junction are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Apache Junction include: Desert Vista Elementary School vs. Four Peaks Elementary School, Four Peaks Elementary School vs. Desert Vista Elementary School
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