For the 2026 school year, there are 30 special education public preschools serving 1,081 students in Arizona.
The top-ranked special education public preschools in Arizona are Sunflower School, Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 1 and Rillito Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arizona special education public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Preschools in Arizona (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunflower School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5490 W Paradise Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 1
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1607 Navajo Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #33.
Rillito Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
266 E Pastime Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6420
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6420
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3820 E Nisbet Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2700
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2700
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Southwest Region
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1047 S 4th Ave Fl 2
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #66.
Asdb - Region 1
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Butler Ave Ste 115
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #77.
Asdb - Region 3
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #88.
Asdb - Region 2
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8055 N 24th Ave Ste 103
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Roadrunner School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16428 N 21st St.
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2600
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2600
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Vista Peak
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19825 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3900
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3900
Gr: PK-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1111.
Asdb - Phoenix Day School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7654 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 771-5400
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 771-5400
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 2
Special Education School
2051 W Northern Ave Ste 200
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 771-5200
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 771-5200
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 3
Special Education School
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(520) 770-3458
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(520) 770-3458
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Distance Itinerant Service Program Preschool
Special Education School
7654 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(520) 770-3731
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(520) 770-3731
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Fbc East Valley Preschool
Special Education School
2005 N 91st Pl
Tucson, AZ 85754
(480) 404-2512
Tucson, AZ 85754
(480) 404-2512
Gr: PK | 10 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Fbc Main Preschool
Special Education School
1234 E Northern Ave
Tucson, AZ 85754
(602) 331-1470
Tucson, AZ 85754
(602) 331-1470
Gr: PK | 13 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Fbc West Valley Preschool
Special Education School
2430 S 75th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85754
(480) 404-2512
Tucson, AZ 85754
(480) 404-2512
Gr: PK | 8 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Phoenix Day School For The Deaf Preschool
Special Education School
1946 W Morten Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 771-5400
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 771-5400
Gr: PK | 19 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Region 1 Preschool
Special Education School
7654 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(520) 770-3731
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(520) 770-3731
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Region 2 Preschool
Special Education School
7654 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(520) 770-3731
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(520) 770-3731
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Region 3 Preschool
Special Education School
7654 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(520) 770-3731
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(520) 770-3731
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Tucson Campus Preschool
Special Education School
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Gr: PK | 19 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Discovery Gardens Preschool
Special Education School
551 1st St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 442-1283
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 442-1283
Gr: PK | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Learning Center
Special Education School
29895 N Desert Willow Blvd
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-5380
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-5380
Gr: PK-K | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Mesa Center For Success
Special Education School
855 W 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-3802
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-3802
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Musd Early Learning And Resource Center
Special Education School
7651 N Oldfather Dr
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 579-4900
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 579-4900
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Orangedale Early Learning Center
Special Education School
5048 E Oak St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6800
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6800
Gr: PK | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Show Low Preschool
Special Education School
500 W Old Linden Rd
Show Low, AZ 85901
(520) 537-6000
Show Low, AZ 85901
(520) 537-6000
Gr: PK | 14 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Snowflake Preschool
Special Education School
682 W School Bus Ln
Snowflake, AZ 85937
(928) 536-4156
Snowflake, AZ 85937
(928) 536-4156
Gr: PK | 18 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Tucson Vip - Inactivating In Fy 21
Special Education School
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked special education public preschools in Arizona?
The top-ranked special education public preschools in Arizona include Sunflower School, Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 1 and Rillito Center.
How many special education public preschools are located in Arizona?
30 special education public preschools are located in Arizona.
What is the racial composition of students in Arizona?
Arizona special education public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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