For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 357 students in 86021, AZ.
The top ranked public preschool in 86021, AZ is Cottonwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 86021 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 86021, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86021, AZ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
185 E. University Ave.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9050
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9050
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
86021, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
255 N. Cottownwood St.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9001
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9001
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
255 N. Cottownwood St.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9001
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9001
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
255 North Cottonwood St
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9030
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9030
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 86021, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 86021, AZ include Cottonwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 86021?
1 public preschools are located in 86021.
What is the racial composition of students in 86021?
86021 public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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