For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,229 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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85719, AZ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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