For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,989 students in 85742, AZ (there are 5 private schools, serving 721 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 85742, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85742, AZ are Richard B Wilson Jr School, Ironwood Ridge High School and Ironwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85742 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85742, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85742, AZ Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richard B Wilson Jr School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2330 W Glover Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 696-5800
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 696-5800
Gr: PK-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Ironwood Ridge High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2475 W Naranja Dr
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 696-4000
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 696-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,539 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Ironwood Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3300 W Freer Dr
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-5150
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-5150
Gr: PK-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Mountain View High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3901 W Linda Vista Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-4400
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,827 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Quail Run Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4600 W Cortaro Farms Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-4700
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Degrazia Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5051 W Overton Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-4800
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Tortolita Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4101 W Hardy Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-4600
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-4600
Gr: 7-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 85742, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85742, AZ include Richard B Wilson Jr School, Ironwood Ridge High School and Ironwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85742?
7 public schools are located in 85742.
What percentage of students in 85742 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 85742 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85742?
85742 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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