Best 85710 Arizona Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,690 students in 85710, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85710, AZ are Gale Elementary School, Marshall Elementary School and Annie Kellond Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85710 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85710, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 68% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85710, AZ Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
678 S Gollob Rd
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4500
Gr: PK-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9066 E 29th St
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Annie Kellond Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6606 E Lehigh Dr
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Anna Henry Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
650 N Igo Way
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Wheeler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1818 S Avenida Del Sol
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Hudlow Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
502 N Caribe Ave
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Dietz K-8 School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7575 E Palma St
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4000
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Booth-fickett Math/science Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
450 S Montego Dr
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-3800
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Harold Steele Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S Sarnoff Dr
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-6800
Gr: PK-6 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85710, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85710, AZ include Gale Elementary School, Marshall Elementary School and Annie Kellond Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85710?
9 public preschools are located in 85710.
What is the racial composition of students in 85710?
85710 public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

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