For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,707 students in 85281, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85281, AZ are Holdeman Elementary School, Scales Technology Academy and Cecil Shamley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85281 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85281, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 85281, AZ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holdeman Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1326 W 18th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 966-9934
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 966-9934
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Scales Technology Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1115 W 5th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 929-9909
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 929-9909
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Cecil Shamley School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 N Scovel St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 941-2440
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 941-2440
Gr: PK-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Flora Thew Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2130 E Howe Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 894-5574
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 894-5574
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
300 E University Drive Suite 2
Tempe, AZ 85281
(844) 692-3372
Tempe, AZ 85281
(844) 692-3372
Gr: PK-12
85281, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1525 E Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 305-1015
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 305-1015
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Esperanza Prep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1938 E Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 422-9080
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 422-9080
Gr: K-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Integrity Education Centre (Closed 2023)
Charter School
515 E Continental Dr
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 731-4829
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 731-4829
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 71%
1290 N. Scottsdale Rd. 117
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 258-6797
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 258-6797
Gr: 7-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85281, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85281, AZ include Holdeman Elementary School, Scales Technology Academy and Cecil Shamley School.
How many public preschools are located in 85281?
5 public preschools are located in 85281.
What is the racial composition of students in 85281?
85281 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).
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