For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,136 students in the neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in North Scottsdale are Desert Canyon Elementary School, Anasazi Elementary School and Redfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 71% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Anasazi Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12121 N 124th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7300
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Redfield Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9181 E Redfield Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-4000
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ include Desert Canyon Elementary School, Anasazi Elementary School and Redfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale?
the neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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