For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 6,295 students in 85705, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85705, AZ are Academy Of Math And Science, Carden Of Tucson and Flowing Wells Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85705 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85705, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85705, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1557 W Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 293-2676
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 293-2676
Gr: K-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Carden Of Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5260 N Royal Palm Dr
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 293-6661
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 293-6661
Gr: K-8 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Flowing Wells Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4545 N La Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8550
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8550
Gr: 7-8 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Academy Of Mathematics And Science South
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3335 W Flower St
Tucson, AZ 85705
(602) 888-9572
Tucson, AZ 85705
(602) 888-9572
Gr: K-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Tucson Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 N 2nd Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-5000
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-5000
Gr: 8-12 | 2,938 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Rillito Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
266 E Pastime Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6420
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6420
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Flowing Wells Digital Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1556 W Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8900
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8900
Gr: K-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 E 6th St
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-2900
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-2900
Gr: PK-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Academy Del Sol
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
732 W Roger Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 325-2800
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 325-2800
Gr: K-8 | 171 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Amphitheater Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
315 E Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6230
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6230
Gr: 6-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
85705, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3902 N Flowing Wells Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(602) 821-6900
Tucson, AZ 85705
(602) 821-6900
Gr: K-5
515 W Kelso St
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6440
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6440
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Inscape Alternative High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1949 W Gardner
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 690-2380
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 690-2380
Gr: 7-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 43%
222 E. 5th Street
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 622-1885
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 622-1885
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Mexicayotl Academy (Closed)
Charter School
667 N 7th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 624-4018
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 624-4018
Gr: K-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Ombudsman - Charter Central (Closed 2017)
Charter School
1525 N. Oracle Road
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 624-2260
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 624-2260
Gr: 6-12
Richey Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
2209 N 15 Th Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-6060
Gr: PK-2
501 E. 6th St.
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-2900
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-2900
Gr: K-8
2555 North Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 628-1404
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 628-1404
Gr: K-12
2555 North Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 850-9668
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 850-9668
Gr: K-8 | 65 students Minority enrollment: 66%
40 W. Fort Lowell
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 870-1670
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 870-1670
Gr: 6-8 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 55%
25 East Drachman
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 294-5473
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 294-5473
Gr: K-8 | 228 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85705, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85705, AZ include Academy Of Math And Science, Carden Of Tucson and Flowing Wells Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85705?
11 public middle schools are located in 85705.
What is the racial composition of students in 85705?
85705 public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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