For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,705 students in 85281, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85281, AZ are Holdeman Elementary School, Scales Technology Academy and Cecil Shamley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85281 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85281, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85281, AZ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holdeman Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1326 W 18th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 966-9934
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 966-9934
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Scales Technology Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1115 W 5th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 929-9909
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 929-9909
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Cecil Shamley School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 N Scovel St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 941-2440
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 941-2440
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Flora Thew Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2130 E Howe Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 894-5574
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 894-5574
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85281, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85281, AZ include Holdeman Elementary School, Scales Technology Academy and Cecil Shamley School.
How many public preschools are located in 85281?
4 public preschools are located in 85281.
What is the racial composition of students in 85281?
85281 public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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