For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 828 students in 85716, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85716, AZ are Robison Elementary School, Cragin Elementary School and Blenman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85716 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85716, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85716, AZ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robison Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2745 E 18th St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-7800
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-7800
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #22.
Cragin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2945 N Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-6700
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #33.
Blenman Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1695 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-6500
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
85716, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3434 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 722-1200
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 722-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
3833 E. 2nd St.
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 321-1709
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 321-1709
Grades: K-8
| 110 students
Edge Charter School - Pascua Yaqui (Closed 2006)
Charter School
2555 E. First St.
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 879-5874
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 879-5874
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
2800 East Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 881-1389
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 881-1389
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Howenstine High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
555 South Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
225 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 721-4205
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 721-4205
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Pima Partnership Academy (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1346 N Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-2528
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-2528
Grades: 6-8
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85716, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85716, AZ include Robison Elementary School, Cragin Elementary School and Blenman Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85716?
3 public preschools are located in 85716.
What is the racial composition of students in 85716?
85716 public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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