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Best 85705 Arizona Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,672 students in 85705, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85705, AZ are Rillito Center, Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School and L M Prince School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85705 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85705, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85705, AZ Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rillito Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
266 E Pastime Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6420
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 E 6th St
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-2900
Gr: PK-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
L M Prince School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
125 E Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6350
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Helen Keeling Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2837 N Los Altos Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6940
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
E C Nash School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
515 W Kelso St
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6440
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center
4605 N La Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8909
Gr: PK | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Wings On Words Preschool
202 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 628-1659
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85705, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85705, AZ include Rillito Center, Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School and L M Prince School.
How many public preschools are located in 85705?
7 public preschools are located in 85705.
What is the racial composition of students in 85705?
85705 public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

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