For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,438 students in 85255, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85255, AZ are Desert Canyon Elementary School, Grayhawk Elementary School and Copper Ridge School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85255 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85255, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85255, AZ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desert Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10203 E Mcdowell Mountain Ranc
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1700
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #22.
Grayhawk Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7525 E Grayhawk Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(602) 449-6600
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(602) 449-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
Copper Ridge School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10101 E Thompson Peak Pkwy
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1400
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1400
Grades: PK-8
| 588 students
85255, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
33401 N. 56th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 575-6001
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 575-6001
Grades: 6-8
| 2 students
10101 E. Thompson Peak Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1500
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1500
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
10101 E. Thompson Peak Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-6100
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-6100
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85255, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85255, AZ include Desert Canyon Elementary School, Grayhawk Elementary School and Copper Ridge School.
How many public preschools are located in 85255?
3 public preschools are located in 85255.
What is the racial composition of students in 85255?
85255 public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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