For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,321 students in 85719, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85719, AZ are Sam Hughes Elementary School, Rio Vista Elementary School and Miles-exploratory Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85719 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85719, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85719, AZ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sam Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 N Wilson Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 232-7400
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 232-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #22.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1351 E Limberlost Dr
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 696-5250
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 696-5250
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #33.
Miles-exploratory Learning Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2200
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2200
Grades: PK-8
| 297 students
Rank: #44.
Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 N Cherry Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 696-6880
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 696-6880
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
85719, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3448 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(623) 526-9300
Tucson, AZ 85719
(623) 526-9300
Grades: K-8
| 211 students
8181 East Irvington Bldg E5
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3067 North Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 299-6259
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 299-6259
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
2120 E. Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2510
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2510
Grades: 6-8
| 9 students
Broadway Bridge Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2120 East Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 9
| 17 students
Direct Link I Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
445 S. Park
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2698
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2698
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
445 South Park
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2698
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2698
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
1333 East 10th St
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 882-8826
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 882-8826
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1701 East Seneca Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Joyce Drake Alternative Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
445 South Park
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 6-8
| 8 students
Montessori Schoolhouse (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1301 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 319-8668
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 319-8668
Grades: K
| 19 students
3601 East Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pace Alternative High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
594 South Campbell
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Pass Alternative High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2102 East Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
48 E. Pennington St.
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 906-5157
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 906-5157
Grades: 6-8
| 69 students
901 South Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(760) 631-3408
Tucson, AZ 85719
(760) 631-3408
Grades: 11-12
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85719, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85719, AZ include Sam Hughes Elementary School, Rio Vista Elementary School and Miles-exploratory Learning Center.
How many public preschools are located in 85719?
4 public preschools are located in 85719.
What is the racial composition of students in 85719?
85719 public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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