For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,703 students in 85701, AZ (there are 2 private schools, serving 120 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 85701, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85701, AZ are Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School, Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown and Paulo Freire Freedom School - University. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85701 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 85701, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85701, AZ Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
440 S Main Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1200
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #22.
Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
47 E Pennington St
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 352-0057
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 352-0057
Grades: 6-8
| 75 students
Rank: #33.
Paulo Freire Freedom School - University
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 E. University Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 624-7552
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 624-7552
Grades: 6-8
| 72 students
Rank: #44.
Davis Bilingual Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Saint Marys Rd
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1400
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #55.
Drachman Primary Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1085 S 10th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1500
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1500
Grades: PK-8
| 334 students
Rank: #66.
City High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
48 E Pennington St
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 623-7223
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 623-7223
Grades: 9-12
| 179 students
Rank: #77.
Safford K-8 School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 E 13th St
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-3000
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-3000
Grades: K-8
| 434 students
130 W Congress St Fl 4
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 724-8451
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 724-8451
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
85701, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Calli Ollin Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4747 W. Calle Vicam
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Calli Ollin High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
200 North Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1270 W Silverlake Rd
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 740-4704
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 740-4704
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
Downtown Alternative High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
39 N. 6th Avenue, Studio 200
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-6060
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Itzcalli Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
200 N. Stone. , Third Floor
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 399-0135
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 399-0135
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
200 E. 13th Street
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-6060
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
130 W Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 740-8451
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 740-8451
Grades: K-6
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85701, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85701, AZ include Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School, Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown and Paulo Freire Freedom School - University.
How many public schools are located in 85701, AZ?
8 public schools are located in 85701, AZ.
What percentage of students in 85701, AZ go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 85701, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85701, AZ?
85701, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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