For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,274 students in 85257, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85257, AZ are Hohokam Elementary School, Yavapai Elementary School and Tonalea Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85257 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85257, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85257, AZ Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hohokam Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8451 E Oak St
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-1800
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-1800
Gr: PK-6 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Yavapai Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 N Miller Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-3800
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-3800
Gr: PK-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Tonalea Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6720 E Continental Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-5800
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-5800
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
85257, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7475 E Mcdowell Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 874-3912
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 874-3912
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Minority enrollment: 49%
1858 E Brown Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 610-1711
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 610-1711
Gr: K-6 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 31%
1201 N., 85th Place - Rm 110
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Gr: K-8 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 20%
1201 N., 85th Place
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(602) 973-8998
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(602) 973-8998
Gr: K-8
Evit - Scottsdale Vocational Center (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
2507 N 74th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(602) 990-4361
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(602) 990-4361
Gr: 9-12
Peoria Horizons Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7425 East Culver Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 990-7223
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 990-7223
Gr: K-6 | 98 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Scottsdale Horizons Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
7425 East Culver Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 990-7223
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 990-7223
Gr: K-8 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 44%
7501 E Virginia Avenue
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6897
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6897
Gr: K-12
7501 East Oak St
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6100
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6100
Gr: 4-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
6720 East Continental
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6100
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85257, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85257, AZ include Hohokam Elementary School, Yavapai Elementary School and Tonalea Middle School.
How many public preschools are located in 85257?
3 public preschools are located in 85257.
What is the racial composition of students in 85257?
85257 public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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