Best 85742 Arizona Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,311 students in 85742, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85742, AZ are Richard B Wilson Jr School and Tortolita Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85742 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85742, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85742, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richard B Wilson Jr School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2330 W Glover Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 696-5800
Gr: PK-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Tortolita Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4101 W Hardy Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-4600
Gr: 7-8 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85742, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85742, AZ include Richard B Wilson Jr School and Tortolita Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85742?
2 public middle schools are located in 85742.
What is the racial composition of students in 85742?
85742 public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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