For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,099 students in 85941, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85941, AZ are Cradleboard School, Whiteriver Elementary School and Seven Mile School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85941 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85941, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85941, AZ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cradleboard School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7301 N Powerline Rd
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5650
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5650
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Whiteriver Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 North 1st Avenue
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5660
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5660
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Seven Mile School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2005 Ft. Apache
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5800
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
85941, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hwy 73, P.o. Box 130
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 338-4593
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 338-4593
Gr: PK-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85941, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85941, AZ include Cradleboard School, Whiteriver Elementary School and Seven Mile School.
How many public preschools are located in 85941?
3 public preschools are located in 85941.
What is the racial composition of students in 85941?
85941 public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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