For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,271 students in 85718, AZ (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,121 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 85718, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85718, AZ are Catalina Foothills High School, Sunrise Drive Elementary School and Manzanita School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85718 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85718, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85718, AZ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Catalina Foothills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4300 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-8300
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,887 students
Rank: #22.
Sunrise Drive Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5301 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7900
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7900
Grades: K-5
| 525 students
Rank: #33.
Manzanita School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3000 E Manzanita Ave
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7800
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7800
Grades: K-5
| 595 students
Rank: #44.
Khalsa School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3701 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-3611
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-3611
Grades: K-8
| 261 students
Rank: #55.
Orange Grove Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1911 E Orange Grove Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-8200
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 677 students
Rank: #66.
Adventure School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5757 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 296-0656
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 296-0656
Grades: K-8
| 123 students
Rank: n/an/a
Catalina Foothills Valley View Early Learning Center
Magnet School
3435 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7650
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7650
Grades: PK
| 203 students
85718, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Adventures Mid-town (Closed 2009)
Charter School
825 E. Ft. Lowell Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 407-1200
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 407-1200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85718, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85718, AZ include Catalina Foothills High School, Sunrise Drive Elementary School and Manzanita School.
How many public schools are located in 85718?
7 public schools are located in 85718.
What percentage of students in 85718 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 85718 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85718?
85718 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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