For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 526 students in 85730, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85730, AZ are Ford Elementary School and Irene Erickson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85730 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85730, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85730, AZ Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ford Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8001 E Stella Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 731-4300
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 731-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Irene Erickson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6750 E Stella Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 584-5000
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 584-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
85730, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7777 East Stella Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 6-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
7555 East Dogwood
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
8677 E. Golf Links, Suites 101
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 290-9167
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 290-9167
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85730, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85730, AZ include Ford Elementary School and Irene Erickson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85730?
2 public preschools are located in 85730.
What is the racial composition of students in 85730?
85730 public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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