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, Davis Bilingual Magnet School and Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown. 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 23% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85701, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #33.
Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 62 students
Rank: #44.
Paulo Freire Freedom School - University
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 E. University Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 624-7552
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 624-7552
Grades: 6-8
| 62 students
Rank: #55.
Drachman Primary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1085 S 10th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1500
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1500
Grades: PK-8
| 308 students
Rank: #66.
Safford K-8 School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 E 13th St
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-3000
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-3000
Grades: PK-8
| 362 students
85701, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4747 W. Calle Vicam
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
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
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 elementary schools in 85701, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85701, AZ include Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School, Davis Bilingual Magnet School and Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown.
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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