For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,809 students in 85254, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85254, AZ are Sequoya Elementary School, Desert Shadows Elementary School and Copper Canyon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85254 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85254, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85254, AZ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sequoya Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11808 N 64th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-3200
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Desert Shadows Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5902 E Sweetwater Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6900
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6900
Gr: PK-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Copper Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17650 N 54th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-7200
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-7200
Gr: PK-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5125 E Marilyn Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6200
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6200
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
85254, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6239 E. Bell Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 596-7922
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 596-7922
Gr: K-3 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 22%
5334 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 393-6500
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 393-6500
Gr: K-12 | 169 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85254, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85254, AZ include Sequoya Elementary School, Desert Shadows Elementary School and Copper Canyon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85254?
4 public preschools are located in 85254.
What is the racial composition of students in 85254?
85254 public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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