For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,638 students in Marana, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in Marana, AZ are Dove Mountain K-8, Gladden Farms Elementary School and Marjorie W Estes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marana, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Marana have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Marana, AZ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dove Mountain K-8
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5650 W Moore Rd
Marana, AZ 85658
(520) 579-4500
Marana, AZ 85658
(520) 579-4500
Gr: PK-8 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Gladden Farms Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11745 W Gladden Farms Dr
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-1180
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-1180
Gr: PK-6 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Marjorie W Estes Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11279 W Grier Rd Ste 100
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-4738
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-4738
Gr: PK-6 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Roadrunner Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16651 W Calle Carmela
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 616-6363
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 616-6363
Gr: PK-6 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Marana, Arizona ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Open Doors Community School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
13644 N. Sandario Rd.
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 744-2484
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 744-2484
Gr: K-8 | 92 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Marana, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Marana, AZ include Dove Mountain K-8, Gladden Farms Elementary School and Marjorie W Estes Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Marana?
4 public preschools are located in Marana.
What is the racial composition of students in Marana?
Marana public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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