For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
85719, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3448 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(623) 526-9300
Tucson, AZ 85719
(623) 526-9300
Gr: K-8 | 211 students Minority enrollment: 93%
8181 East Irvington Bldg E5
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 9-12
2120 E. Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2510
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2510
Gr: 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
Gr: 9 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 88%
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
Gr: PK-8
445 South Park
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2698
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2698
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
1701 East Seneca Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Gr: PK-6
Joyce Drake Alternative Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
445 South Park
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 6-8 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Montessori Schoolhouse (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1301 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 319-8668
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 319-8668
Gr: K | 19 students Minority enrollment: 69%
3601 East Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 9-12
Pace Alternative High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
594 South Campbell
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Pass Alternative High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2102 East Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
48 E. Pennington St.
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 906-5157
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 906-5157
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Minority enrollment: 47%
901 South Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(760) 631-3408
Tucson, AZ 85719
(760) 631-3408
Gr: 11-12 | 107 students Minority enrollment: 84%
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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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