For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,860 students in Flagstaff, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in Flagstaff, AZ are Charles W Sechrist Elementary School, Manuel Demiguel Elementary School and Sturgeon Cromer 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 32% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), 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 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Flagstaff, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charles W Sechrist Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #22.
Manuel Demiguel Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3500 S Gillenwater Dr
Flagstaff, AZ 86005
(928) 773-4000
Flagstaff, AZ 86005
(928) 773-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #33.
Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7150 Silver Saddle Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4150
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4150
Grades: PK-6
| 378 students
Rank: #44.
Eva Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
850 N Bonito St
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 773-4044
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 773-4044
Grades: PK-6
| 384 students
Rank: #55.
Thomas M Knoles Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4005 E Butler Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4120
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4120
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #66.
Weitzel's Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3401 N 4th St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4090
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4090
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #77.
W F Killip Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
755 N Bonito St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4080
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4080
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #88.
John Q Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3330 E Lockett Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4110
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4110
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #99.
Lura Kinsey Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #1010.
Leupp Public School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3285 E Sparrow Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 686-6266
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 686-6266
Grades: PK-5
| 148 students
Flagstaff, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bright Angel High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
121 East Birch Avenue, Suite 2
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 638-2461
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 638-2461
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
2380 N Oakmont Dr
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 527-6000
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 527-6000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
911 E Sawmill Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 679-8072
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 679-8072
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
2229 East Spruce Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 778-5764
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 778-5764
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Po Box 609
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(520) 774-5270
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(520) 774-5270
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
755 N Bonito Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 527-6000
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 527-6000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
911 E Sawmill Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 679-8072
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 679-8072
Grades: 4-12
| 16 students
Leading Edge Academy Flagstaff (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3400 E Lockett Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(480) 633-0414
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(480) 633-0414
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Life House Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
5400 E. Railhead Ave.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 522-6123
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 522-6123
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
2300 East 6th Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4081
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4081
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
4000 North Cummings Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 527-6000
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 527-6000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
The Peak School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2016 North First Street A & B
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 779-0771
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 779-0771
Grades: K-8
| 89 students
Renaissance Magnet Middle School (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
3223 N. 4th Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 527-6000
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 527-6000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3950 E Butler Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 527-5500
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 527-5500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
506 S. Beaver St.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 527-6000
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 527-6000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Southwest Electrical Training Center - 4th Street (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
3000 North Fourth St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 645-2737
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 645-2737
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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 Sturgeon Cromer 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 67% (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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