For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 5,083 students in 85713, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85713, AZ are Wakefield Middle School, Hollinger K-8 School and Southside Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85713 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85713, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85713, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wakefield Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 W 44th St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-6280
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-6280
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Hollinger K-8 School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 W Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1700
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1700
Gr: PK-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Southside Community School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2701 S Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 623-7102
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 623-7102
Gr: K-9 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Pueblo High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3500 S 12th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-4300
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-4300
Gr: 8-12 | 1,821 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Utterback Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3233 S Pinal Vis
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-3500
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Cholla High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2001 W Starr Pass Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-4000
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-4000
Gr: 8-12 | 1,575 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Pueblo Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2210 E 33rd St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-2700
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-2700
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
85713, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2225 E Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 740-4704
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 740-4704
Gr: 3-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
802 West Silverlake Rd
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 573-1500
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 573-1500
Gr: 6-12
2305 South Park Ave
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 622-3651
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 622-3651
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85713, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85713, AZ include Wakefield Middle School, Hollinger K-8 School and Southside Community School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85713?
7 public middle schools are located in 85713.
What is the racial composition of students in 85713?
85713 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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