For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,192 students in 85704, AZ (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,433 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 85704, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85704, AZ are Canyon Del Oro High School, Winifred Harelson Elementary School and Mesa Verde Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85704 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85704, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85704, AZ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canyon Del Oro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 W Calle Concordia
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5560
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5560
Grades: 9-12
| 1,691 students
Rank: #22.
Winifred Harelson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
826 W Chapala Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6020
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6020
Grades: PK-6
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
Mesa Verde Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1661 W Sage St
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6090
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6090
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #44.
Lawrence W Cross Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 W Chapala Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5920
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5920
Grades: 6-8
| 756 students
Rank: #55.
Lulu Walker School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1750 W Roller Coaster Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6517
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6517
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #66.
Marion Donaldson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2040 W Omar Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6160
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6160
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #77.
La Cima Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5600 N La Canada Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6730
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6730
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
85704, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2040 W Omar Drive
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5000
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5000
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85704, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85704, AZ include Canyon Del Oro High School, Winifred Harelson Elementary School and Mesa Verde Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85704?
7 public schools are located in 85704.
What percentage of students in 85704 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 85704 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85704?
85704 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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