For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,865 students in 85747, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85747, AZ are Esmond Station School, Mesquite Elementary School and Desert Willow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85747 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85747, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85747, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Esmond Station School
(Math: 71% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 739 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9455 E Rita Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2102
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2102
Gr: K-5 | 677 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Desert Willow Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9400 E Esmond Loop
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2302
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2302
Gr: K-5 | 759 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Vail Blended Learning
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 71 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 71:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Civano Community K-8 School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 144 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Desert Sky Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9850 E Rankin Loop
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2700
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 761 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Rincon Vista Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10770 E Bilby Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3200
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 714 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 85747, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85747, AZ include Esmond Station School, Mesquite Elementary School and Desert Willow Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85747?
7 public elementary schools are located in 85747.
What is the racial composition of students in 85747?
85747 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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