For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,214 students in 85712, AZ (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,031 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 85712, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85712, AZ are Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback, Leman Academy Of Excellence - Central Tucson and Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85712 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85712, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85712, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3715 N Washington Ave
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 364-6311
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 364-6311
Grades: K-8
| 252 students
Rank: #22.
Leman Academy Of Excellence - Central Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6180 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 462-1202
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 462-1202
Grades: K-8
| 712 students
Rank: #33.
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5831 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-4100
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
Rank: #44.
Desert Sky Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 745-3888
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 745-3888
Grades: K-5
| 44 students
Rank: #55.
La Paloma Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2050 N Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 721-4205
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 721-4205
Grades: K-8
| 661 students
Rank: #66.
John B Wright Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4311 E Linden St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-8100
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-8100
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #77.
W V Whitmore Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5330 E Glenn St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-8000
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #88.
Davidson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3950 E Paradise Falls Dr
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-6800
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #99.
Arizona Online Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8140 E. Golf Links Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 305-5002
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 305-5002
Grades: K-8
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
La Paloma Academy Marana
Charter School
13644 North Sandario Road
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 825-9667
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 825-9667
Grades: K-8
| 115 students
85712, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6211 East Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-2150
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-2150
Grades: 5-9
| 40 students
5151 East Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 225-6060
Grades: PK-6
| 226 students
2120 North Beverly
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 225-6060
Grades: PK-8
| 478 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85712, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85712, AZ include Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback, Leman Academy Of Excellence - Central Tucson and Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School.
How many public schools are located in 85712?
10 public schools are located in 85712.
What percentage of students in 85712 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 85712 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85712?
85712 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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