For the 2025-26 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 Eva Marshall 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 30% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Flagstaff, AZ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles W Sechrist Elementary School
(Math: 52% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Manuel Demiguel Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3500 S Gillenwater Dr
Flagstaff, AZ 86005
(928) 773-4000
Flagstaff, AZ 86005
(928) 773-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Eva Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
850 N Bonito St
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 773-4044
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 773-4044
Gr: PK-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7150 Silver Saddle Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4150
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4150
Gr: PK-6 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Thomas M Knoles Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4005 E Butler Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4120
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4120
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Weitzel's Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3401 N 4th St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4090
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4090
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
John Q Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3330 E Lockett Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4110
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4110
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Lura Kinsey Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
W F Killip Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
755 N Bonito St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4080
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4080
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Leupp ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3285 E Sparrow Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 686-6266
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 686-6266
Gr: PK-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Flagstaff, Arizona ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 71%
911 E Sawmill Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 679-8072
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 679-8072
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
2229 East Spruce Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 778-5764
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 778-5764
Gr: 9-12
911 E Sawmill Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 679-8072
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 679-8072
Gr: 4-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Leading Edge Academy Flagstaff (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3400 E Lockett Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(480) 633-0414
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(480) 633-0414
Gr: K-8
Life House Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
5400 E. Railhead Ave.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 522-6123
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 522-6123
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 65%
2300 East 6th Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4081
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4081
Gr: 6-8
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
Gr: K-8 | 89 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Renaissance Magnet Middle School (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
3223 N. 4th Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 527-6000
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 527-6000
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
Gr: 9-12
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 Eva Marshall 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, Lura Kinsey Elementary School vs. Eva Marshall Elementary School, John Q Thomas Elementary School vs. Thomas M Knoles Elementary School
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