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Best Tucson Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 108 public preschools serving 36,603 students in Tucson, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in Tucson, AZ are Fruchthendler Elementary School, The Innovation Academy and Esmond Station School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tucson, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Tucson have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Tucson, AZ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fruchthendler Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7470 E Cloud Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 731-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
The Innovation Academy
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
825 W Desert Fairways Dr
Tucson, AZ 85755
(520) 269-4610
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Esmond Station School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9400 S Atterbury Wash Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Tanque Verde Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2600 N Fennimore Ave
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-4244
Gr: PK-6 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Canyon View Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5725 N Sabino Canyon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 209-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Sam Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 N Wilson Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 232-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Painted Sky Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12620 N Woodburne Ave
Tucson, AZ 85755
(520) 696-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Agua Caliente School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11420 E Limberlost Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-2235
Gr: PK-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
440 S Main Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
Richard B Wilson Jr School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2330 W Glover Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 696-5800
Gr: PK-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Winifred Harelson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
826 W Chapala Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6020
Gr: PK-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1212.
Gale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
678 S Gollob Rd
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1313.
Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8500 N Continental Links Dr
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 352-7000
Gr: PK-6 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1414.
Lineweaver Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
461 S Bryant Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1515.
Mesa Verde Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1661 W Sage St
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6090
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1616.
Coyote Trail Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8000 N Silverbell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 579-5105
Gr: PK-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1717.
Ironwood Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3300 W Freer Dr
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-5150
Gr: PK-6 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1818.
Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4757 E Winsett St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1919.
Twin Peaks Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7995 W Twin Peaks Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 579-4750
Gr: PK-8 | 954 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2020.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9066 E 29th St
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2121.
Collier Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3900 N Bear Canyon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 584-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2222.
Borman K-8 School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6630 E Lightning Dr
Tucson, AZ 85708
(520) 584-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2323.
Lulu Walker School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1750 W Roller Coaster Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6517
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Copper Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11620 N Copper Spring Trl
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 696-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Marion Donaldson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2040 W Omar Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6160
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2626.
Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 1
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1607 Navajo Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #2727.
Coronado K-8 School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3401 E Wilds Rd
Tucson, AZ 85739
(520) 696-6626
Gr: PK-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2828.
W Arthur Sewel Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
425 N Sahuara Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 584-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2929.
Butterfield Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3400 W Massingale Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 579-5000
Gr: PK-6 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3030.
Robins Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3939 N Magnetite Ln
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 908-4300
Gr: PK-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3131.
Van Buskirk Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
725 E Fair St
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 225-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3232.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1351 E Limberlost Dr
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 696-5250
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3333.
Quail Run Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4600 W Cortaro Farms Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3434.
Annie Kellond Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6606 E Lehigh Dr
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Borton Primary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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Tucson, Arizona 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
A Child's View School (Closed 2015)
2846 Drexel Road, Suite 100
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 578-2075
Gr: K-5 | 45 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Academic & Personal Excellence High School (Closed 2008)
2859 East Elvira Rd D
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 889-4246
Gr: 6-12
Academy Adventures Mid-town (Closed 2009)
Charter School
825 E. Ft. Lowell Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 407-1200
Academy Adventures Primary School (Closed 2020)
3902 N Flowing Wells Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(602) 821-6900
Gr: K-5
Academy Of Math And Science Advanced Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3448 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(623) 526-9300
Gr: K-8 | 211 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Allsport Academy (Closed 2023)
6211 East Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-2150
Gr: 5-9 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Amerischools Children's Academy - Tucson (Closed 2005)
1346 N. Stone Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 620-1100
Gr: K-6 | 186 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Amphi Academy At Donaldson (Closed 2018)
2040 W Omar Drive
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5000
Gr: K-6
Arizona Academy Of Leadership (Closed 2013)
5660 South 12th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 887-5863
Gr: K-8 | 191 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Arizona Academy Of Leadership - Central (Closed 2013)
40 West Ft. Lowell
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 807-9668
Gr: K-7 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Arizona College Prep Academy (Closed 2023)
3434 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 722-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Asdb - Elp Satellite 1 Preschool (Jo Combs Preschool) (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
37611 N Pecan Crk
Tucson, AZ 85754
(480) 404-2512
Gr: PK | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Asdb/tucson Blind School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3731
Gr: K-12
Aztec Desert Vista High School (Closed 2014)
5901 South Calle Santa Cruz
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 206-5000
Gr: 9-12
Aztec Middle College (Closed 2014)
2202 West Anklam Rd
Tucson, AZ 85709
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 9-12
Aztec Middle College - East (Closed 2014)
8181 East Irvington Bldg E5
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 9-12
Aztec Middle College Northwest (Closed 2014)
7600 North Shannon Rd Bldg. D
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 9-12
Aztlan Academy (Closed 2012)
802 West Silverlake Rd
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 573-1500
Gr: 6-12
Beginning Academy (Closed 2010)
3067 North Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 299-6259
Gr: K-5
Brichta Elementary School (Closed 2014)
2110 West Brichta Dr
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-6060
Gr: PK-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Broadway Alternative Middle School (Closed 2006)
2120 E. Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2510
Gr: 6-8 | 9 students
Broadway Bridge Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2120 East Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 9 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Calli Ollin Academy (Closed 2023)
4747 W. Calle Vicam
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Calli Ollin High School (Closed 2011)
200 North Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Gr: 9-12
Cape School-detention (Closed 2023)
2225 E Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 740-4704
Gr: 3-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Cape School-jail High School (Closed 2023)
1270 W Silverlake Rd
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 740-4704
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Carson Middle School (Closed 2014)
7777 East Stella Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 6-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Cesar Chavez Middle School (Closed 2012)
802 West Silverlake Rd
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 573-1500
Gr: 6-12
Changemaker High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1300 S Belvedere Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 615-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Chaparral Middle School (Closed 2015)
3700 E Alvord
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4700
Children's Success Academy (Closed 2017)
925 E. Bilby Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 799-8403
Copper Point High School (Closed 2020)
732 W Roger Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 203-4876
Gr: 6-12
Corbett Elementary School (Closed 2014)
5949 East 29th St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 225-6060
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Davis Education Center (Closed 2007)
P. O. Box 11039
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 722-8130
Gr: K-8 | 156 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Desert Mosaic School (Closed 2017)
5757 W. Ajo Highway
Tucson, AZ 85735
(520) 578-2022
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Tucson, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Tucson, AZ include Fruchthendler Elementary School, The Innovation Academy and Esmond Station School.
How many public preschools are located in Tucson?
108 public preschools are located in Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in Tucson?
Tucson public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Tucson are often viewed compared to one another?

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