Top 10 Best Tucson Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 108 public preschools serving 36,931 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 35%), 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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Tucson, AZ (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fruchthendler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7470 E Cloud Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 731-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 324 students
Rank: #22.
The Innovation Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
825 W Desert Fairways Dr
Tucson, AZ 85755
(520) 269-4610
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #33.
Esmond Station School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9400 S Atterbury Wash Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 740 students
Rank: #44.
Sam Hughes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 N Wilson Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 232-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #55.
Tanque Verde Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2600 N Fennimore Ave
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-4244
Grades: PK-6
| 644 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Agua Caliente School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11420 E Limberlost Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-2235
Grades: PK-6
| 470 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Canyon View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5725 N Sabino Canyon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 209-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #88.
Painted Sky Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12620 N Woodburne Ave
Tucson, AZ 85755
(520) 696-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #99.
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
440 S Main Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #1010.
Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8500 N Continental Links Dr
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 352-7000
Grades: PK-6
| 445 students
Rank: #1111.
Richard B Wilson Jr School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2330 W Glover Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 696-5800
Grades: PK-8
| 838 students
Rank: #1212.
Winifred Harelson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
826 W Chapala Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6020
Grades: PK-6
| 434 students
Rank: #1313.
Gale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
678 S Gollob Rd
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #1414.
Mesa Verde Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1661 W Sage St
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6090
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #1515.
Lineweaver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
461 S Bryant Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #1616.
Coyote Trail Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8000 N Silverbell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 579-5105
Grades: PK-6
| 497 students
Rank: #1717.
Ironwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3300 W Freer Dr
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-5150
Grades: PK-6
| 385 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Lulu Walker School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1750 W Roller Coaster Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6517
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Marshall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9066 E 29th St
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #2020.
Collier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3900 N Bear Canyon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 584-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 115 students
Rank: #2121.
Twin Peaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7995 W Twin Peaks Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 579-4750
Grades: PK-8
| 942 students
Rank: #2222.
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Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1607 Navajo Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2323.
Copper Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11620 N Copper Spring Trl
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 696-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #2424.
Borman K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6630 E Lightning Dr
Tucson, AZ 85708
(520) 584-4600
Grades: PK-8
| 499 students
Rank: #2525.
Coronado K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3401 E Wilds Rd
Tucson, AZ 85739
(520) 696-6626
Grades: PK-8
| 665 students
Rank: #2626.
Van Buskirk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
725 E Fair St
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 225-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #2727.
Robins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3939 N Magnetite Ln
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 908-4300
Grades: PK-8
| 494 students
Rank: #2828.
Butterfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3400 W Massingale Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 579-5000
Grades: PK-6
| 480 students
Rank: #2929.
Quail Run Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4600 W Cortaro Farms Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 558 students
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4757 E Winsett St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Marion Donaldson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2040 W Omar Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6160
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Rio Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1351 E Limberlost Dr
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 696-5250
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Tolson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 S Greasewood Rd
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #3434.
Degrazia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5051 W Overton Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 360 students
Rank: #3535.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
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Tucson, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2846 Drexel Road, Suite 100
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 578-2075
Grades: K-5
| 45 students
2859 East Elvira Rd D
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 889-4246
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
825 E. Ft. Lowell Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 407-1200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3902 N Flowing Wells Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(602) 821-6900
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
5245 N Camino De Oeste
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 743-1113
Grades: K-12
| 245 students
6211 East Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-2150
Grades: 5-9
| 40 students
1346 N. Stone Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 620-1100
Grades: K-6
| 186 students
2040 W Omar Drive
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5000
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
5660 South 12th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 887-5863
Grades: K-8
| 191 students
40 West Ft. Lowell
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 807-9668
Grades: K-7
| 10 students
3434 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 722-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3731
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
5901 South Calle Santa Cruz
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 206-5000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2202 West Anklam Rd
Tucson, AZ 85709
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
8181 East Irvington Bldg E5
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
7600 North Shannon Rd Bldg. D
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
802 West Silverlake Rd
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 573-1500
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
3067 North Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 299-6259
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
2110 West Brichta Dr
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-6060
Grades: PK-6
| 348 students
2120 E. Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2510
Grades: 6-8
| 9 students
2120 East Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 9
| 17 students
4747 W. Calle Vicam
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
200 North Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2225 E Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 740-4704
Grades: 3-12
| 37 students
1270 W Silverlake Rd
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 740-4704
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
7777 East Stella Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 6-8
| 443 students
802 West Silverlake Rd
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 573-1500
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
3700 E Alvord
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
925 E. Bilby Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 799-8403
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
732 W Roger Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 203-4876
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
5949 East 29th St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 225-6060
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
P. O. Box 11039
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 722-8130
Grades: K-8
| 156 students
5757 W. Ajo Highway
Tucson, AZ 85735
(520) 578-2022
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
10129 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 321-9233
Grades: K-5
| 69 students
3833 E. 2nd St.
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 321-1709
Grades: K-8
| 110 students
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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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Tucson are often viewed compared to one another?

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