For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,316 students in 85706, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85706, AZ are Mission Manor Elementary School, Craycroft Elementary School and Los Ninos Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85706 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85706, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85706, AZ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mission Manor Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Santa Rosa St
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3500
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3500
Gr: PK-6 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Craycroft Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5455 E. Littletown Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2600
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Los Ninos Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5445 S Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3300
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3300
Gr: PK-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Drexel Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Drexel Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2700
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2700
Gr: PK-6 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
5702 S Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3600
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3600
Gr: PK-2 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85706, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85706, AZ include Mission Manor Elementary School, Craycroft Elementary School and Los Ninos Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85706?
5 public preschools are located in 85706.
What is the racial composition of students in 85706?
85706 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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