For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,059 students in 85747, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in 85747, AZ are Esmond Station School, Mesquite Elementary School and Empire High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85747 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85747, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85747, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Esmond Station School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9400 S Atterbury Wash Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3400
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 739 students
Rank: #22.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9455 E Rita Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2102
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2102
Grades: K-5
| 677 students
Rank: #33.
Empire High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3000
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 888 students
Rank: #44.
Vail Blended Learning
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1300
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1300
Grades: 6-12
| 71 students
Rank: #55.
Desert Willow Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9400 E Esmond Loop
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2302
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2302
Grades: K-5
| 759 students
Rank: #66.
Desert Sky Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9850 E Rankin Loop
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2700
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 761 students
Rank: #77.
Civano Community K-8 School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10625 E Drexel Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1700
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1700
Grades: K-8
| 144 students
Rank: #88.
Mica Mountain High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10800 E Valencia
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3800
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,306 students
Rank: #99.
Rincon Vista Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10770 E Bilby Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3200
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 714 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85747, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85747, AZ include Esmond Station School, Mesquite Elementary School and Empire High School.
How many public schools are located in 85747?
9 public schools are located in 85747.
What is the racial composition of students in 85747?
85747 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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