For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,231 students in 85712, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85712, AZ are Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback, Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School and Leman Academy Of Excellence - Central Tucson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85712 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85712, AZ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85712, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5831 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-4100
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Leman Academy Of Excellence - Central Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6180 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 462-1202
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 462-1202
Gr: K-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
La Paloma Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2050 N Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 721-4205
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 721-4205
Gr: K-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
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) 305-5002
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 305-5002
Gr: K-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
La Paloma Academy Marana
Charter School
13644 North Sandario Road
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 825-9667
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 825-9667
Gr: K-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
85712, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6211 East Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-2150
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-2150
Gr: 5-9 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 85%
5151 East Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 225-6060
Gr: PK-6 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
2120 North Beverly
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 225-6060
Gr: PK-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85712, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85712, AZ include Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback, Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School and Leman Academy Of Excellence - Central Tucson.
How many public middle schools are located in 85712?
6 public middle schools are located in 85712.
What is the racial composition of students in 85712?
85712 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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