For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,715 students in Flagstaff, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Flagstaff, AZ are Charles W Sechrist Elementary School, Manuel Demiguel Elementary School and Eva Marshall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Flagstaff, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Flagstaff have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Flagstaff, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles W Sechrist Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2230 N Fort Valley Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 773-4020
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 773-4020
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Manuel Demiguel Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3500 S Gillenwater Dr
Flagstaff, AZ 86005
(928) 773-4000
Flagstaff, AZ 86005
(928) 773-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Eva Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
850 N Bonito St
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 773-4044
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 773-4044
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7150 Silver Saddle Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4150
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4150
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Thomas M Knoles Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4005 E Butler Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4120
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4120
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Weitzel's Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3401 N 4th St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4090
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4090
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
John Q Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3330 E Lockett Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4110
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4110
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Lura Kinsey Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 S Lone Tree Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 773-4060
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 773-4060
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
W F Killip Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 E 6th Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4080
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4080
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Leupp Public School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3285 E Sparrow Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 686-6266
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 686-6266
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Flagstaff, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Flagstaff, AZ include Charles W Sechrist Elementary School, Manuel Demiguel Elementary School and Eva Marshall Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Flagstaff?
10 public preschools are located in Flagstaff.
What is the racial composition of students in Flagstaff?
Flagstaff public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Flagstaff are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Flagstaff include: Manuel Demiguel Elementary School vs. Charles W Sechrist Elementary School, John Q Thomas Elementary School vs. Thomas M Knoles Elementary School, Lura Kinsey Elementary School vs. Eva Marshall Elementary School
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