Best Mohave County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 3,962 students in Mohave County, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mohave County, AZ are Topock Elementary School, La Senita Elementary School and Cottonwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mohave County, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Mohave County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Mohave County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Topock Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5083 Tule Dr.
Topock, AZ 86436
(928) 768-3344
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
La Senita Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3175 E Gordon Dr
Kingman, AZ 86401
(928) 757-4328
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
185 E. University Ave.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9050
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Fort Mohave Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1760 E Joy Ln
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426
(928) 768-3986
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Nautilus Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1425 Patrician Dr
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404
(928) 505-6060
Gr: PK-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Oro Grande Classical Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1250 Pawnee Dr
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 505-6080
Gr: PK-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Smoketree Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2395 Smoketree Ave N
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 505-6020
Gr: PK-6 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Yucca Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12261 3rd St
Yucca, AZ 86438
(928) 766-2581
Gr: PK-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #99.
Desert Valley School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1066 Marina Blvd
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-6606
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1010.
Diamondback Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2550 Tesota Way
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-6558
Gr: PK-6 | 313 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2645 Landon Dr
Bullhead City, AZ 86429
(928) 754-1815
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1212.
Coyote Canyon School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1820 Lakeside Dr
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-4909
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1313.
Cedar Hills School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9501 E Nellie Dr
Kingman, AZ 86401
(928) 692-0013
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1414.
Valentine Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12491 North Byers
Peach Springs, AZ 86434
(928) 769-2310
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Beaver Dam Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3436 E Rio Virgin Rd
Littlefield, AZ 86432
(928) 418-2001
Gr: PK-6 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Mt Tipton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16500 Pierce Ferry Road
Dolan Springs, AZ 86441
(928) 767-3350
Gr: PK-6 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1717.
Peach Springs School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
403 Diamond Creek Road
Peach Springs, AZ 86434
(928) 769-2202
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mohave County, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mohave County, AZ include Topock Elementary School, La Senita Elementary School and Cottonwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mohave County?
16 public preschools are located in Mohave County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mohave County?
Mohave County public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Mohave County are often viewed compared to one another?

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