For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,044 students in 85742, AZ (there are 5 private schools, serving 377 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 85742, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85742, AZ are Ironwood Ridge High School, Richard B Wilson Jr School and Mountain View High 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 45% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85742, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ironwood Ridge High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2475 W Naranja Dr
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 696-4000
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 696-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,562 students
Rank: #22.
Richard B Wilson Jr School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2330 W Glover Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 696-5800
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 696-5800
Grades: PK-8
| 788 students
Rank: #33.
Mountain View High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3901 W Linda Vista Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-4400
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,876 students
Rank: #44.
Ironwood Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3300 W Freer Dr
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-5150
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-5150
Grades: PK-6
| 371 students
Rank: #55.
Quail Run Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4600 W Cortaro Farms Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-4700
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 570 students
Rank: #66.
Degrazia Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5051 W Overton Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-4800
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 354 students
Rank: #77.
Tortolita Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4101 W Hardy Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-4600
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-4600
Grades: 7-8
| 523 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85742, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85742, AZ include Ironwood Ridge High School, Richard B Wilson Jr School and Mountain View High 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?
94% of all K-12 students in 85742 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85742?
85742 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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