For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,293 students in 85706, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85706, AZ are Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School, Star Academic High School and Sunnyside Online Success Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85706 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85706, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85706, AZ Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
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
| 840 students
Rank: #22.
Star Academic High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5093 S Liberty Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2300
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2300
Grades: 6-12
| 276 students
Rank: #33.
Sunnyside Online Success Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2238 E Ginter Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2064
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2064
Grades: K-12
| 351 students
Rank: #44.
Apollo Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
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
| 550 students
Rank: #55.
Sierra 2-8 School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
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
| 868 students
Rank: #66.
Southgate Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
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
| 408 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 middle schools in 85706, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85706, AZ include Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School, Star Academic High School and Sunnyside Online Success Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 85706, AZ?
6 public middle schools are located in 85706, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in 85706, AZ?
85706, AZ public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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