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Best Scottsdale Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public preschools serving 9,064 students in Scottsdale, AZ. The top-ranked public preschools in Scottsdale, AZ are Cheyenne Traditional School, Sequoya Elementary School and Desert Canyon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scottsdale, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Scottsdale have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Scottsdale, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cheyenne Traditional School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13636 N 100th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-5600
Gr: PK-8 | 953 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Sequoya Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11808 N 64th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Desert Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10203 E Mcdowell Mountain Ranc
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Cochise Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9451 N 84th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 484-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Anasazi Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12121 N 124th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Pueblo Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6320 N 82nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-3100
Gr: PK-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Redfield Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9181 E Redfield Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Desert Shadows Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5902 E Sweetwater Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6900
Gr: PK-6 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Copper Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17650 N 54th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-7200
Gr: PK-6 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Grayhawk Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7525 E Grayhawk Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(602) 449-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Copper Ridge School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10101 E Thompson Peak Pkwy
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1400
Gr: PK-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1212.
Laguna Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10475 E Lakeview Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 484-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1313.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5125 E Marilyn Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6200
Gr: PK-6 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1414.
Hohokam Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8451 E Oak St
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-1800
Gr: PK-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1515.
Navajo Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4525 N Granite Reef Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 484-2600
Gr: PK-6 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1616.
Pima Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8330 E Osborn Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 484-2800
Gr: PK-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1717.
Echo Canyon K-8
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4330 N 62nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 484-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1818.
Yavapai Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
701 N Miller Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-3800
Gr: PK-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1919.
Tonalea Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6720 E Continental Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-5800
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Scottsdale, AZ?
How many public preschools are located in Scottsdale?
19 public preschools are located in Scottsdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Scottsdale?
Scottsdale public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Scottsdale are often viewed compared to one another?

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