For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,071 students in 85712, AZ (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,067 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 85712, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85712, AZ are Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback, Leman Of Excellence - Central Tucson and Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85712 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85712, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85712, AZ Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3715 N Washington Ave
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 364-6311
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 364-6311
Grades: K-8
| 246 students
Rank: #22.
Leman Of Excellence - Central Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6180 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 462-1202
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 462-1202
Grades: K-8
| 601 students
Rank: #33.
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5831 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-4100
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Rank: #44.
Desert Sky Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 745-3888
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 745-3888
Grades: K-5
| 53 students
Rank: #55.
La Paloma Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2050 N Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 721-4205
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 721-4205
Grades: K-8
| 740 students
Rank: #66.
John B Wright Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4311 E Linden St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-8100
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-8100
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #77.
W V Whitmore Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5330 E Glenn St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-8000
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #88.
Davidson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3950 E Paradise Falls Dr
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-6800
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #99.
Arizona Online Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8140 E. Golf Links Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 733-7373
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 733-7373
Grades: K-8
| 48 students
85712, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Allsport Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6211 East Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-2150
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-2150
Grades: 5-9
| 40 students
5151 East Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 225-6060
Grades: PK-6
| 226 students
2120 North Beverly
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 225-6060
Grades: PK-8
| 478 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85712, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85712, AZ include Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback, Leman Of Excellence - Central Tucson and Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School.
How many public schools are located in 85712, AZ?
9 public schools are located in 85712, AZ.
What percentage of students in 85712, AZ go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 85712, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85712, AZ?
85712, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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