For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,044 students in Greenlee County, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in Greenlee County, AZ are Metcalf Elementary School and Duncan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenlee County, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Greenlee County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Greenlee County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metcalf Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Fairbanks Rd #1
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-7290
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-7290
Gr: PK-4 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Duncan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Mc Grath Ave.
Duncan, AZ 85534
(928) 359-2054
Duncan, AZ 85534
(928) 359-2054
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Greenlee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
110 Hill Street
Clifton, AZ 85533
(928) 865-2752
Clifton, AZ 85533
(928) 865-2752
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Jail-greenlee County Sheriffs Office (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Milepost 162 Off Hwy 191
Clifton, AZ 85533
(928) 865-2822
Clifton, AZ 85533
(928) 865-2822
Gr: Inquire with school
110 Hill Street
Clifton, AZ 85533
(928) 865-2752
Clifton, AZ 85533
(928) 865-2752
Gr: PK-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Greenlee County, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Greenlee County, AZ include Metcalf Elementary School and Duncan Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Greenlee County?
2 public preschools are located in Greenlee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Greenlee County?
Greenlee County public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Greenlee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Greenlee County include: Duncan Elementary School vs. Metcalf Elementary School
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