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Tucson Jewish Community Center

3800 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718

At the JCC's Early Childhood Education (ECE) Department your child embarks on a journey into the world of discovery and learning, wonder and excitement, spiritual growth and social development within a nurturing Jewish environment.

We provide an enriching, multi-faceted early childhood education program for children from six weeks of age through kindergarten.

Highly skilled teachers guide each child throughout the day to provide a developmentally appropriate program that emphasizes socialization skills, basic values and cognitive development.

The JCC offers a rich selection of classes, programs, clubs, lectures and discussion groups for our adult members and friends.

Programs such as "Young at Heart,” “Current Events,” and “Music, Memories & Mishegoss” attract between 20-40 participants weekly.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked AZ School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 375 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Tucson Jewish Community Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)
European Council for International Schools

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

375 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

20%

State avg.: 38%

Students by Grade

Tucson Jewish Community Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

At the JCC's Early Childhood Education (ECE) Department your child embarks on a journey into the world of discovery and learning, wonder and excitement, spiritual growth and social development within a nurturing Jewish environment. We provide an enriching, multi-faceted early childhood education program for children from six weeks of age through kindergarten. Highly skilled teachers guide each child throughout the day to provide a developmentally appropriate program that emphasizes socialization skills, basic values and cognitive development. The JCC offers a rich selection of classes, programs, clubs, lectures and discussion groups for our adult members and friends. Programs such as "Young at Heart,” “Current Events,” and “Music, Memories & Mishegoss” attract between 20-40 participants weekly.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Tucson Jewish Community Center's ranking?

Tucson Jewish Community Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Tucson Jewish Community Center?

The application deadline for Tucson Jewish Community Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Tucson Jewish Community Center located?

Tucson Jewish Community Center is located in the Mehl neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 1 other private schools located in Mehl.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked AZ School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 375 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Tucson, AZ is $10,196 for elementary schools and $16,099 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Tucson, AZ is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).