For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,568 students in 85716, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85716, AZ are Basis Tucson Primary, Amerischools Academy Online Instruction and Cragin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85716 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85716, AZ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85716, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Tucson Primary
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3825 E 2nd St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-6367
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-6367
Gr: K-12 | 823 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Amerischools Academy Online Instruction
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1150 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 296-1100
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 296-1100
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Cragin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2945 N Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-6700
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Amerischools Academy - Country Club
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1150 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 620-1100
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 620-1100
Gr: K-12 | 153 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Tucson Unified Virtual Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3645 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-8770
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-8770
Gr: K-12 | 1,237 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Doolen Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-6900
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Academy Adventures Midtown
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3025 N Winstel Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 777-3757
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 777-3757
Gr: K-5 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Robison Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2745 E 18th St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-7800
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #99.
Blenman Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1695 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-6500
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
85716, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3434 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 722-1200
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 722-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 70%
3833 E. 2nd St.
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 321-1709
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 321-1709
Gr: K-8 | 110 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Edge Charter School - Pascua Yaqui (Closed 2006)
Charter School
2555 E. First St.
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 879-5874
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 879-5874
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students
2800 East Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 881-1389
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 881-1389
Gr: 9-12
Howenstine High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
555 South Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Pima Partnership Academy (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1346 N Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-2528
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-2528
Gr: 6-8 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 85716, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85716, AZ include Basis Tucson Primary, Amerischools Academy Online Instruction and Cragin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85716?
9 public elementary schools are located in 85716.
What is the racial composition of students in 85716?
85716 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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