For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,086 students in Safford, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in Safford, AZ are Dorothy Stinson School and Ruth Powell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Safford, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Safford have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Safford, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dorothy Stinson School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2013 S 8th Ave
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7010
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7010
Grades: PK-6
| 563 students
Rank: #22.
Ruth Powell Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1041 S 14th Ave
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7030
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7030
Grades: PK-6
| 523 students
Safford, Arizona 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aoc-graham County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
919 W Thatcher Blvd
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 428-3954
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 428-3954
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1976 Thatcher Blvd
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8688
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8688
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
1976 Thatcher Blvd
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8688
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8688
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Greenlee County Juvenile Detention (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
919 Thatcher
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 865-2822
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 865-2822
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
734 W 11th St
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7060
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7060
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Jail-graham County Sheriffs Office (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
523 S 10th Ave
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 428-2880
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 428-2880
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Safford, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Safford, AZ include Dorothy Stinson School and Ruth Powell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Safford?
2 public preschools are located in Safford.
What is the racial composition of students in Safford?
Safford 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 Safford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Safford include: Dorothy Stinson School vs. Ruth Powell Elementary School, Ruth Powell Elementary School vs. Dorothy Stinson School
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