Top 10 Best 85706 Arizona Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 13,494 students in 85706, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in 85706, AZ are Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet, Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School and Craycroft 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 8% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 85706, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85706, AZ Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6200 S Hemisphere Pl
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3000
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3000
Grades: K-3
| 534 students
Rank: #22.
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School
Math: 16% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3700 E Alvord Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4700
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4700
Grades: 4-8
| 871 students
Rank: #33.
Craycroft Elementary School
Math: 12% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5455 E. Littletown Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2600
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 585 students
Rank: #44.
Los Amigos Elementary School
Math: 14% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 E Drexel Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3200
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3200
Grades: K-6
| 627 students
Rank: #55.
Esperanza Elementary School
Math: 9% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2353 E Bantam Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2900
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2900
Grades: K-6
| 526 students
Rank: #66.
Desert View High School
Math: 9% | Reading: 12%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4101 E Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-5100
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,050 students
Rank: #77.
Liberty Elementary School
Math: 6% | Reading: 16%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5495 S Liberty Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3100
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3100
Grades: K-6
| 589 students
Rank: #88.
Mission Manor Elementary School
Math: 7% | Reading: 14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Santa Rosa St
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3500
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 549 students
Rank: #99.
Sunnyside High School
Math: 8% | Reading: 10%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1725 E Bilby Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-5300
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,191 students
Rank: #1010.
Rivera Elementary School
Math: 7% | Reading: 12%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5102 S Cherry Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3900
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3900
Grades: K-6
| 473 students
Rank: #1111.
Los Ninos Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5445 S Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3300
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3300
Grades: PK-6
| 438 students
Rank: #1212.
Sierra 2-8 School
Math: 5% | Reading: 10%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5801 S Del Moral Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4800
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4800
Grades: 2-8
| 898 students
Rank: #1313.
Apollo Middle School
Math: 6% | Reading: 8%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
265 West Nebraska Street
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4500
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
Rank: #1414.
Alta Vista High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 480 students
Rank: #1515.
Summit View Elementary School
Math: 4% | Reading: 11%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 E Summit St
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3800
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3800
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
Rank: #1616.
Drexel Elementary School
Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Drexel Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2700
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2700
Grades: PK-6
| 510 students
Rank: #1717.
Southgate Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
850 W Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 741-7900
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 741-7900
Grades: K-12
| 471 students
Rank: n/an/a
5702 S Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3600
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3600
Grades: PK-2
| 312 students
Rank: n/an/a
Star Academic High School
Alternative School
5093 S Liberty Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2300
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2300
Grades: 6-12
| 245 students
Rank: n/an/a
2238 E Ginter Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2064
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2064
Grades: K-12
| 92 students
85706, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academic & Personal Excellence High School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
2859 East Elvira Rd D
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 889-4246
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 889-4246
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1346 N. Stone Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 620-1100
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 620-1100
Grades: K-6
| 186 students
Arizona Academy Of Leadership (Closed 2013)
Charter School
5660 South 12th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 887-5863
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 887-5863
Grades: K-8
| 191 students
3700 E Alvord
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4700
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5515 S. Forgeus Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2000
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2000
Grades: PK
| n/a students
5515 South Forgeus Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2376
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2376
Grades: PK
| n/a students
2054 E Ginter Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2000
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 637 students
5702 S Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3670
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3670
Grades: PK
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85706, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85706, AZ are Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet, Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School and Craycroft Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85706, AZ?
20 public schools are located in 85706, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in 85706, AZ?
85706, AZ minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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