For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,919 students in 85714, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in 85714, AZ are Van Buskirk Elementary School, Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center and Ppep Tec - Alice S. Paul Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85714 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85714, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85714, AZ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van Buskirk Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
725 E Fair St
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 225-3700
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 225-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4116 Avenida Cochise Suites F
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 458-8205
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 458-8205
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ppep Tec - Alice S. Paul Learning Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
409 W Mcmurray Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 836-6549
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 836-6549
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ppep Tec - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1840 E Benson Hwy
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 741-4388
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 741-4388
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
C E Rose Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
710 W Michigan St
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 908-4400
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 908-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ppep Tec - Cesar Chavez Learning Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1233 N. Main Street
Tucson, AZ 85714
(928) 622-3002
Tucson, AZ 85714
(928) 622-3002
Gr: 9-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Toltecali High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
251 W Irvington Rd
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 807-7923
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 807-7923
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Ppep Tec - Jose Yepez Learning Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 N. Columbia Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85714
(928) 627-9648
Tucson, AZ 85714
(928) 627-9648
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1122 N G Ave
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 364-4405
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 364-4405
Gr: 9-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
85714, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1840 E. Benson Hwy.
Tucson, AZ 85714
(480) 857-1499
Tucson, AZ 85714
(480) 857-1499
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 87%
1840 E. Benson Hwy.
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 384-2050
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 384-2050
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 85714, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85714, AZ include Van Buskirk Elementary School, Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center and Ppep Tec - Alice S. Paul Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in 85714?
9 public schools are located in 85714.
What is the racial composition of students in 85714?
85714 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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