Best 85712 Arizona Public Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,042 students in 85712, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85712, AZ are W V Whitmore Elementary School, John B Wright Elementary School and Davidson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85712 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85712, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85712, AZ Public Preschools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
W V Whitmore Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5330 E Glenn St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-8000
Gr: PK-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
John B Wright Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4311 E Linden St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-8100
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Davidson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3950 E Paradise Falls Dr
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-6800
Gr: PK-6 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 85712 Arizona

85712, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6211 East Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-2150
Gr: 5-9 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 85%
5151 East Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 225-6060
Gr: PK-6 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
2120 North Beverly
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 225-6060
Gr: PK-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85712, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85712, AZ include W V Whitmore Elementary School, John B Wright Elementary School and Davidson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85712?
3 public preschools are located in 85712.
What is the racial composition of students in 85712?
85712 public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

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