For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,272 students in 85701, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85701, AZ are Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School, Davis Bilingual Magnet School and Drachman Primary Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85701 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85701, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85701, AZ Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
440 S Main Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1200
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Davis Bilingual Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 W Saint Marys Rd
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1400
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Drachman Primary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1085 S 10th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1500
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1500
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Safford K-8 School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 E 13th St
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-3000
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-3000
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
85701, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4747 W. Calle Vicam
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Minority enrollment: 98%
1270 W Silverlake Rd
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 740-4704
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 740-4704
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Downtown Alternative High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
39 N. 6th Avenue, Studio 200
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-6060
200 N. Stone. , Third Floor
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 399-0135
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 399-0135
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Minority enrollment: 56%
130 W Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 740-8451
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 740-8451
Gr: K-6 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85701, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85701, AZ include Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School, Davis Bilingual Magnet School and Drachman Primary Magnet School.
How many public preschools are located in 85701?
4 public preschools are located in 85701.
What is the racial composition of students in 85701?
85701 public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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