For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,396 students in 85701, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85701, AZ are Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School, Paulo Freire Freedom School - University and Davis Bilingual Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85701 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85701, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85701, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
440 S Main Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1200
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Paulo Freire Freedom School - University
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 E. University Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 624-7552
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 624-7552
Gr: 6-8 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Davis Bilingual Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 W Saint Marys Rd
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1400
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
47 E Pennington St
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 352-0057
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 352-0057
Gr: 6-8 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Drachman Primary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Safford K-8 School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 E 13th St
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-3000
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-3000
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
85701, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4747 W. Calle Vicam
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Minority enrollment: 98%
1270 W Silverlake Rd
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 740-4704
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 740-4704
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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
200 N. Stone. , Third Floor
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 399-0135
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 399-0135
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Minority enrollment: 56%
130 W Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 740-8451
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 740-8451
Gr: K-6 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 85701, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85701, AZ include Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School, Paulo Freire Freedom School - University and Davis Bilingual Magnet School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85701?
6 public elementary schools are located in 85701.
What is the racial composition of students in 85701?
85701 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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