For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,861 students in the neighborhood of Wakefield, Tucson, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Wakefield are Wakefield Middle School, Academy Of Math And Science Avondale and Hollinger K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Wakefield, Tucson, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Wakefield, Tucson, AZ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wakefield Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 W 44th St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-6280
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-6280
Grades: 6-8
| 145 students
Rank: #22.
Academy Of Math And Science Avondale
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10649 W Buckeye Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(623) 888-6697
Tucson, AZ 85719
(623) 888-6697
Grades: K-8
| 1,079 students
Rank: #33.
Hollinger K-8 School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 W Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1700
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1700
Grades: PK-8
| 637 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Wakefield, Tucson, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Wakefield, Tucson, AZ include Wakefield Middle School, Academy Of Math And Science Avondale and Hollinger K-8 School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Wakefield, Tucson, AZ?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Wakefield, Tucson, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Wakefield, Tucson, AZ?
the neighborhood of Wakefield, Tucson, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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