For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 908 students in 85741, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85741, AZ are Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson and Sonoran Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85741 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85741, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85741, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2325 W Sunset Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Gr: K-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Sonoran Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2325 W Sunset Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Gr: K-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Musd Early Learning And Resource Center
Special Education School
7651 N Oldfather Dr
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 579-4900
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 579-4900
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Minority enrollment: 51%
85741, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7600 North Shannon Rd Bldg. D
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 9-12
Pcjted - Southwest Alt. High School (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
6855 S Mark Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 908-3976
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 908-3976
Gr: 9-12
Pima County Jted Annex (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
4201 N Melpomene Way
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Gr: 9-12
Pima County Jted At Empire (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Gr: 9-12
Pima County Jted At Indian Oasis (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 383-6800
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 383-6800
Gr: 9-12
Pima County Jted At Santa Rita (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3951 S Pantano Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Gr: 9-12
4140 West Ina Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 579-8560
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 579-8560
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Minority enrollment: 46%
7651 N Oldfather Dr
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 682-4749
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 682-4749
Gr: PK-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85741, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85741, AZ include Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson and Sonoran Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 85741?
3 public middle schools are located in 85741.
What is the racial composition of students in 85741?
85741 public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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