Tucson Community School in Tucson, AZ is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving kindergarten students in a city setting within the Shaheen Estates neighborhood.
The school enrolls 75 students, including 16 in kindergarten, with a student–teacher ratio of 38:1 supported by 2 teachers.
Founded in 1948, Tucson Community School ranks among the oldest private schools in Arizona based on its founding year.
The school is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, focusing on early childhood education.
Approximately 38% of enrolled students represent students of color, reflecting the demographic composition of the community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked AZ School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Tucson Community School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Year Founded
1948
Student Body
Total Students
75 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
38:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tucson Community School's ranking?
Tucson Community School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Tucson Community School?
The application deadline for Tucson Community School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Tucson Community School located?
Tucson Community School is located in the Shaheen Estates neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 1 other private schools located in Shaheen Estates.
School Calendar
View the Tucson Community School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of School
August 05, 2026 (Wednesday)
Fall Break - No School
October 12, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - No School
March 22, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 26, 2027 (Wednesday)
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Tucson Community School is Salpointe Catholic High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Little Ranch School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Happy Trails School (0.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Happy Trails School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
3255 N Campbell Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 325-7556
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 325-7556
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 88 students
Northminster Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
2450 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-2321
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-2321
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 37 students Tuition listed
Salpointe Catholic High School ![Salpointe Catholic High School Photo - Salpointe Catholic High School]( "Salpointe Catholic High School Photo - Salpointe Catholic High School")
(Catholic)
1545 E Copper Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-6581
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-6581
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,365 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Little Ranch School
Special Program Emphasis
1125 E Glenn St
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 884-9893
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 884-9893
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students
1701 E Seneca Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 406-0552
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 406-0552
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 284 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Salpointe Catholic High School ![Salpointe Catholic High School Photo - Salpointe Catholic High School]( "Salpointe Catholic High School Photo - Salpointe Catholic High School")
(Catholic)
1545 E Copper Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-6581
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-6581
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,365 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Veritas Academy Of Tucson ![Veritas Academy Of Tucson Photo]( "Veritas Academy Of Tucson Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
2151 N Palo Verde Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 576-0427
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 576-0427
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 183 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Desert Willow Educational Services
Special Education School
3953 E Paradise Falls Dr Unit 110
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 323-0401
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 323-0401
1.9 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 10 students Avg. class size: 4 students
San Miguel High School
(Catholic)
6601 San Fernando Ave
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 294-6403
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 294-6403
3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
401 N Bonita Ave
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 232-2900
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 232-2900
3.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 100 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Little Ranch School
Special Program Emphasis
1125 E Glenn St
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 884-9893
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 884-9893
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students
1701 E Seneca Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 406-0552
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 406-0552
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 284 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
3801 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 887-4003
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 887-4003
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 26 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Al Huda Islamic School
(Islamic)
2800 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 624-8182
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 624-8182
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 38 students
Ss Peter & Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
1436 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 325-2431
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 325-2431
1.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 388 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Happy Trails School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
3255 N Campbell Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 325-7556
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 325-7556
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 88 students
Northminster Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
2450 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-2321
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-2321
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 37 students Tuition listed
The Little Ranch School
Special Program Emphasis
1125 E Glenn St
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 884-9893
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 884-9893
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students
1701 E Seneca Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 406-0552
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 406-0552
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 284 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
3801 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 887-4003
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 887-4003
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 26 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cragin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2945 N Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-6700
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-6700
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Presidio School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1695 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 881-5222
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 881-5222
0.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 N Cherry Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 696-6880
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 696-6880
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Montessori Schoolhouse
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 319-8668
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 319-8668
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 134 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Saca Online
Charter School
2470 N Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 319-6113
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 319-6113
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 80%
School Reviews
5 5/24/2014
My kids love Tucson Community School. One is enrolled in a preschool class and she is looking forward to kindergarten. I personally like how their classes are structured in a classic, old style way. Blocks, playhouses, puzzles and such focus more on the play and imagination of the kids and not so much in technology and things that may take away from basic development. I strongly recommend TCS.
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