For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,891 students in Somerton, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Somerton, AZ are Desert Sonora Elementary School, Orange Grove Elementary School and Tierra Del Sol Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerton, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Somerton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Somerton, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Sonora Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 N. Carlisle Avenue
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6300
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Orange Grove Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3525 W County 16 1/2 St
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6200
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6200
Gr: PK-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Tierra Del Sol Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1002 South Somerton Ave
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6400
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6400
Gr: PK-6 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Encanto Learning Center
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 N. Cesar Chavez Ave.
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6700
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6700
Gr: PK-6 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Somerton, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Somerton, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Somerton, AZ include Desert Sonora Elementary School, Orange Grove Elementary School and Tierra Del Sol Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Somerton?
4 public preschools are located in Somerton.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerton?
Somerton public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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