For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 590 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 38% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), 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 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Nogales, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 176 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
652 N Tyler Ave
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0870
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0870
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Nogales, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aoc-santa Cruz County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1260 N Hohokam Dr
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 375-8193
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 375-8193
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Jail-santa Cruz County Sheriffs Office Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1250 N Hohokam Dr
Nogales, AZ 85628
(520) 761-7869
Nogales, AZ 85628
(520) 761-7869
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Nogales Special Programs (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
310 W Plum St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0800
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0800
Grades: Inquire with school
| 58 students
3241 N. Grand Ave. 1
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-2188
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-2188
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
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 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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