For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,898 students in Avondale, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in Avondale, AZ are Garden Lakes Elementary School, Michael Anderson and Littleton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Avondale, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Avondale have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Avondale, AZ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garden Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10825 W Garden Lakes Pkwy
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2520
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2520
Gr: PK-8 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Michael Anderson
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 S 3rd Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-5105
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-5105
Gr: PK-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Littleton Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1252 S Avondale Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5700
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5700
Gr: PK-8 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10237 W Encanto Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2670
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2670
Gr: PK-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Collier Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 S 118th Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5900
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5900
Gr: PK-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Canyon Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11675 W Encanto Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2610
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2610
Gr: PK-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Lattie Coor
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 W La Canada Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4400
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4400
Gr: PK-2 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Avondale, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 North Dysart Road
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-9902
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-9902
Gr: PK-8 | 551 students Minority enrollment: 52%
725 North Central Ave 113
Avondale, AZ 85323
(520) 294-6997
Avondale, AZ 85323
(520) 294-6997
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Avondale, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Avondale, AZ include Garden Lakes Elementary School, Michael Anderson and Littleton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Avondale?
7 public preschools are located in Avondale.
What is the racial composition of students in Avondale?
Avondale public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Avondale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Avondale include: Canyon Breeze Elementary School vs. Garden Lakes Elementary School, Michael Anderson vs. Lattie Coor, Lattie Coor vs. Michael Anderson
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