For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,130 students in Graham County, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Graham County, AZ are Dan Hinton Accommodation School, Mt. Turnbull Academy and Dorothy Stinson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Graham County, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Graham County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Graham County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dan Hinton Accommodation School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
146 E 4th Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2759
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2759
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Mt. Turnbull Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
297 E Us Highway 70
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
(928) 475-3050
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
(928) 475-3050
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Rank: #33.
Dorothy Stinson School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2013 S 8th Ave
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7010
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7010
Gr: PK-6 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Ruth Powell Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1041 S 14th Ave
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7030
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7030
Gr: PK-6 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Solomon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2250 South Stevens Ave.
Solomon, AZ 85551
(928) 428-0477
Solomon, AZ 85551
(928) 428-0477
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Fort Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15560 West Elementary School R
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
(928) 485-2433
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
(928) 485-2433
Gr: PK-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Mt. Turnbull Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Education Lane
Bylas, AZ 85530
(928) 475-2020
Bylas, AZ 85530
(928) 475-2020
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
3615 Second St.
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-7240
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-7240
Gr: PK-2 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Graham County, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Graham County, AZ include Dan Hinton Accommodation School, Mt. Turnbull Academy and Dorothy Stinson School.
How many public preschools are located in Graham County?
8 public preschools are located in Graham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Graham County?
Graham County public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Graham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Graham County include: Dorothy Stinson School vs. Ruth Powell Elementary School, Ruth Powell Elementary School vs. Dorothy Stinson School
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