Top 5 Best Gila County Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,093 students in Gila County, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in Gila County, AZ are Young Elementary School, Pine Strawberry Elementary School and Tonto Basin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gila County, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Gila County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Gila County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Young Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Hwy 288 Baker Ranch Rd
Young, AZ 85554
(928) 462-3244
Grades: PK-8
| 47 students
Rank: #22.
Pine Strawberry Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3868 N Pine Creek Dr
Pine, AZ 85544
(928) 476-3283
Grades: PK-8
| 111 students
Rank: #33.
Tonto Basin Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
445 S. Old Hwy 188
Tonto Basin, AZ 85553
(928) 479-2277
Grades: PK-8
| 80 students
Rank: #44.
Copper Rim Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Mesquite
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 745 students
Rank: #55.
Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4635 B Ragus Road
Miami, AZ 85539
(928) 425-3271
Grades: PK-3
| 240 students
Rank: #66.
Leonor Hambly K-8
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
824 Thorne Ave.
Winkelman, AZ 85192
(520) 356-7876
Grades: PK-8
| 215 students
Rank: #77.
Rice Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
San Carlos Avenue
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-4837
Grades: PK-6
| 655 students
Rank: n/an/a
4739 E Ragus Rd
Miami, AZ 85539
(928) 425-3271
Grades: PK
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Gila County, AZ

Gila County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1425 E South St
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-8784
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
455 Willow
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8915
Grades: 5-6
| 314 students
Moonbase Rd Hwy 70
Peridot, AZ 85542
(928) 475-2292
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1000 East Frontier St
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 474-2070
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
439 South Fourth Street, Unit
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 425-7800
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
455 N. Willow St.
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8926
Grades: 7-8
| 385 students
Drawer H
Miami, AZ 85539
(520) 473-2476
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1100 E South St
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 425-3231
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
902 W Main St
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 468-2600
Grades: 2-5
| 571 students
5791 South Maple Leaf Rd
Claypool, AZ 85532
(928) 425-3271
Grades: K-2
| 271 students
824 N. Thorne Ave
Winkelman, AZ 85292
(520) 356-7876
Grades: 6-8
| 69 students
166 Ezell Ln
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 534-7320
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
514 W Wade Ln
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5895
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
112 W Cedar Lane, Unit 122
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 468-8509
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
San Carlos Avenue
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
27010 E Highway 70
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2378
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
249 W Standage Dr
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 478-4706
Grades: K-10
| 27 students
824 Thorne Ave
Winkelman, AZ 85292
(520) 356-7876
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Gila County, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Gila County, AZ include Young Elementary School, Pine Strawberry Elementary School and Tonto Basin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gila County?
8 public preschools are located in Gila County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gila County?
Gila County public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Gila County are often viewed compared to one another?

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