For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,770 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85705, AZ Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rillito Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
266 E Pastime Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6420
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6420
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 E 6th St
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-2900
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-2900
Gr: PK-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
L M Prince School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
125 E Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6350
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6350
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Helen Keeling Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2837 N Los Altos Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6940
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6940
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
E C Nash School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
515 W Kelso St
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6440
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6440
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
4605 N La Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8909
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8909
Gr: PK | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
85705, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3902 N Flowing Wells Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(602) 821-6900
Tucson, AZ 85705
(602) 821-6900
Gr: K-5
Inscape Alternative High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1949 W Gardner
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 690-2380
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 690-2380
Gr: 7-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 43%
222 E. 5th Street
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 622-1885
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 622-1885
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Ombudsman - Charter Central (Closed 2017)
Charter School
1525 N. Oracle Road
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 624-2260
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 624-2260
Gr: 6-12
Richey Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
2209 N 15 Th Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-6060
Gr: PK-2
501 E. 6th St.
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-2900
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-2900
Gr: K-8
2555 North Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 628-1404
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 628-1404
Gr: K-12
2555 North Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 850-9668
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 850-9668
Gr: K-8 | 65 students Minority enrollment: 66%
40 W. Fort Lowell
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 870-1670
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 870-1670
Gr: 6-8 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 55%
25 East Drachman
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 294-5473
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 294-5473
Gr: K-8 | 228 students Minority enrollment: 89%
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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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