St. Marks Early Childhood Center in Tucson, AZ, serves 52 co–ed udents in preschool through kindergarten within a suburban community setting.
Founded in 1974, the school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 26:1 with two full–time teachers on staff.
The program has a religious affiliation with the Methodi tradition, offering early childhood education in a large suburban area.
Approximately 8% of the udent body represents students of color, reflecting some demographic diversity within the enrollment.
The center focuses exclusively on early childhood grades PK and K, providing education in line with local Tucson preschool options.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1974
Student Body
Total Students
52 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Marks Early Childhood Center often compared to?
St. Marks Early Childhood Center is often viewed alongside schools like Mis Manos Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Marks Early Childhood Center?
The application deadline for St. Marks Early Childhood Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Marks Early Childhood Center vs. Mis Manos Montessori School
The nearest high school to St. Marks Early Childhood Center is Immaculate Heart High School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Ascension Lutheran Preschool (0.1 miles away)
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Ascension Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
1220 W Magee Road
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 742-6229
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 742-6229
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 125 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
St. Andrew's Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
7650 N Paseo Del Norte
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 742-2969
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 742-2969
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 165 students
Desert Skies
Daycare / Preschool
7730 North Oracle Road
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 297-6121
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 297-6121
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Mis Manos Montessori School
Montessori School
100 W Magee Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 498-1700
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 498-1700
1.5 miles
Gr: K | 2 students Tuition listed
Immaculate Heart High School
(Catholic)
625 E Magee Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 297-2851
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 297-2851
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Immaculate Heart High School
(Catholic)
625 E Magee Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 297-2851
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 297-2851
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students
6625 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 297-7278
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 297-7278
2.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9500 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 797-0107
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 797-0107
2.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 636 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6000 N Camino De La Tierra
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 297-2288
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 297-2288
3.4 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
4010 W Palo Seco
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 572-4780
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 572-4780
4 miles
Gr: 6-9 | 6 students
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School ![St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School Photo - SEAS is a traditional Catholic school inspiring Spirituality, Excellence, Academics and Service.]( "St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School Photo - SEAS is a traditional Catholic school inspiring Spirituality, Excellence, Academics and Service.")
(Catholic)
8650 N Shannon Road
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 797-7327
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 797-7327
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3
8560 N Shannon Road
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 219-7650
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 219-7650
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
2551 West Orange Grove Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 742-4189
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 742-4189
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 148 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
6625 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 297-7278
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 297-7278
2.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9500 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 797-0107
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 797-0107
2.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 636 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ascension Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
1220 W Magee Road
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 742-6229
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 742-6229
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 125 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
St. Andrew's Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
7650 N Paseo Del Norte
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 742-2969
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 742-2969
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 165 students
Desert Skies
Daycare / Preschool
7730 North Oracle Road
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 297-6121
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 297-6121
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Mis Manos Montessori School
Montessori School
100 W Magee Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 498-1700
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 498-1700
1.5 miles
Gr: K | 2 students Tuition listed
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School ![St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School Photo - SEAS is a traditional Catholic school inspiring Spirituality, Excellence, Academics and Service.]( "St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School Photo - SEAS is a traditional Catholic school inspiring Spirituality, Excellence, Academics and Service.")
(Catholic)
8650 N Shannon Road
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 797-7327
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 797-7327
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Lawrence W Cross Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 W Chapala Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5920
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5920
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Mesa Verde Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1661 W Sage St
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6090
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6090
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Winifred Harelson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
826 W Chapala Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6020
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6020
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Marion Donaldson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2040 W Omar Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6160
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6160
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Edge High School - Northwest
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
231 W Giaconda Way Ste 113
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 877-9179
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 877-9179
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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