For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,099 students in Whiteriver, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in Whiteriver, AZ are Whiteriver Elementary School, Cradleboard School and Seven Mile School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whiteriver, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Whiteriver 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 Public Preschools in Whiteriver, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whiteriver Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 North 1st Avenue
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5660
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5660
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
Cradleboard School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7301 N Powerline Rd
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5650
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5650
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Whiteriver, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hwy 73, P.o. Box 130
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 338-4593
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 338-4593
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Whiteriver, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Whiteriver, AZ include Whiteriver Elementary School, Cradleboard School and Seven Mile School.
How many public preschools are located in Whiteriver?
3 public preschools are located in Whiteriver.
What is the racial composition of students in Whiteriver?
Whiteriver 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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