For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 951 students in 86442, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 86442, AZ are Desert Valley School, Diamondback Elementary School and Coyote Canyon School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 86442 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 86442, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86442, AZ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Valley School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1066 Marina Blvd
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-6606
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-6606
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Diamondback Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Tesota Way
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-6858
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-6858
Gr: PK-6 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Coyote Canyon School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Lakeside Dr
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-4909
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-4909
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 86442, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 86442, AZ include Desert Valley School, Diamondback Elementary School and Coyote Canyon School.
How many public preschools are located in 86442?
3 public preschools are located in 86442.
What is the racial composition of students in 86442?
86442 public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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