For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 552 students in Nogales, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Nogales, AZ are Little Red Schoolhouse and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nogales, 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 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Nogales have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Nogales, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Little Red Schoolhouse
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7 Duquesne Rd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0737
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0737
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
652 N Tyler Ave
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0870
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0870
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Nogales, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Nogales, AZ include Little Red Schoolhouse and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Nogales?
2 public preschools are located in Nogales.
What is the racial composition of students in Nogales?
Nogales public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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