For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,162 students in 85715, AZ (there are 2 private schools, serving 464 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 85715, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85715, AZ are Leman Academy Of Excellence-oro Valley Arizona, Academy Of Tucson Elementary School and Leman Academy Of Excellence-sierra Vista. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85715 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85715, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85715, AZ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leman Academy Of Excellence-oro Valley Arizona
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1410 W Tangerine Rd
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 912-4005
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 912-4005
Grades: K-8
| 1,021 students
Rank: #22.
Academy Of Tucson Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9209 E Wrightstown Rd
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 886-6076
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 886-6076
Grades: K-5
| 189 students
Rank: #33.
Leman Academy Of Excellence-sierra Vista
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 E Wilcox Dr
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 352-7780
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 352-7780
Grades: K-8
| 592 students
Rank: #44.
Tucson Country Day School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9239 E Wrightstown Rd
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 296-0883
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 296-0883
Grades: K-8
| 509 students
Rank: #55.
Bloom Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8310 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 731-3700
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 731-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 364 students
Rank: #66.
La Paloma Academy-south
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5660 S 12th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 807-9668
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 807-9668
Grades: K-8
| 487 students
85715, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Southgate Online School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
850 W Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 741-7900
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 741-7900
Grades: 6-12
| 60 students
7550 East Pima Street
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 225-6060
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8950 E. Wrightstown Road
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 225-6060
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85715, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85715, AZ include Leman Academy Of Excellence-oro Valley Arizona, Academy Of Tucson Elementary School and Leman Academy Of Excellence-sierra Vista.
How many public schools are located in 85715?
6 public schools are located in 85715.
What percentage of students in 85715 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 85715 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85715?
85715 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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