For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 544 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 17% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), 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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85730, AZ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ford Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8001 E Stella Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 731-4300
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 731-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 211 students
Rank: #22.
Irene Erickson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
85730, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7777 East Stella Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 6-8
| 443 students
7555 East Dogwood
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
8677 E. Golf Links, Suites 101
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 290-9167
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 290-9167
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
7450 E. Stella Road
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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