For the 2026-27 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 12,752 students in 85706, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 151 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 85706, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85706, AZ are Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet, Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School and Los Amigos Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85706 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85706, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85706, AZ Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6200 S Hemisphere Pl
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3000
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3000
Gr: K-3 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3700 E Alvord Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4700
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4700
Gr: 4-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Los Amigos Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 E Drexel Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3200
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3200
Gr: K-6 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Sunnyside Online Success Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2238 E Ginter Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2064
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2064
Gr: K-12
Rank: #55.
Mission Manor Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Santa Rosa St
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3500
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3500
Gr: PK-6 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Rivera Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5102 S Cherry Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3900
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3900
Gr: K-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Craycroft Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5455 E. Littletown Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2600
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Desert View High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4101 E Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-5100
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,102 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Esperanza Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2353 E Bantam Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2900
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2900
Gr: K-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Los Ninos Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5445 S Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3300
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3300
Gr: PK-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Sunnyside High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1725 E Bilby Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-5300
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,258 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5495 S Liberty Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3100
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3100
Gr: K-6 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Star Academic High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5093 S Liberty Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2300
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2300
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Summit View Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 E Summit St
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3800
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3800
Gr: K-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
Alta Vista High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5040 S Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 294-4922
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 294-4922
Gr: 9-12 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Apollo Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
265 West Nebraska Street
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4500
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Sierra K-8 School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5801 S Del Moral Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 542-3200
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 542-3200
Gr: K-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Drexel Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Drexel Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2700
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2700
Gr: PK-6 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Southgate Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
850 W Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 741-7900
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 741-7900
Gr: K-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
5702 S Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3600
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3600
Gr: PK-2 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Pjcted - Star Academic High School
Vocational School
5093 S Liberty Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2300
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2300
Gr: 9-12
85706, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2859 East Elvira Rd D
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 889-4246
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 889-4246
Gr: 6-12
1346 N. Stone Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 620-1100
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 620-1100
Gr: K-6 | 186 students Minority enrollment: 77%
5660 South 12th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 887-5863
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 887-5863
Gr: K-8 | 191 students Minority enrollment: 95%
1725 E Bilby Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-5468
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-5468
Gr: K-12 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 67%
5515 South Forgeus Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2376
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2376
Gr: PK
2054 E Ginter Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2000
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
5702 S Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3670
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3670
Gr: PK | 134 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 85706, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85706, AZ include Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet, Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School and Los Amigos Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85706?
21 public schools are located in 85706.
What percentage of students in 85706 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 85706 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85706?
85706 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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