For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 8,519 students in 85719, AZ (there are 11 private schools, serving 2,507 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 85719, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85719, AZ are Sam Hughes Elementary School, Montessori Schoolhouse and Teenage Parent Program - Tapp. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85719 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85719, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85719, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sam Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 N Wilson Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 232-7400
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 232-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #22.
Montessori Schoolhouse
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 319-8668
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 319-8668
Grades: K-8
| 135 students
Rank: #33.
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 N Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #44.
Satori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3727 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 293-7555
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 293-7555
Grades: 2-8
| 106 students
Rank: #55.
Presidio School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1695 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 881-5222
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 881-5222
Grades: K-12
| 371 students
Rank: #66.
Highland Free School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
510 S Highland Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 623-0104
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 623-0104
Grades: K-6
| 35 students
Rank: #77.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1351 E Limberlost Dr
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 696-5250
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 696-5250
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #88.
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
| 1,160 students
Rank: #99.
Academy Of Math And Science Desert Sky
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5757 W Mcdowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 888-1732
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 888-1732
Grades: K-8
| 1,354 students
Rank: #1010.
Academy Of Math And Science South Mountain
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1445 W Baseline Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(602) 675-9696
Tucson, AZ 85719
(602) 675-9696
Grades: K-8
| 943 students
Rank: #1111.
Mansfeld Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 E 6th St
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-1800
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-1800
Grades: 6-8
| 829 students
Rank: #1212.
Academy Of Math And Science Glendale
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4610 W Glendale Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(623) 547-5587
Tucson, AZ 85719
(623) 547-5587
Grades: K-8
| 1,246 students
Rank: #1313.
Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 N Cherry Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 696-6880
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 696-6880
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #1414.
Miles-exploratory Learning Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2200
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2200
Grades: PK-8
| 297 students
Rank: #1515.
Academy Of Math And Science Peoria Advanced
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7785 W Peoria Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 887-5392
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 887-5392
Grades: K-8
| 871 students
Rank: #1616.
Hasan Preparatory & Leadership School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1333 E 10th St
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 882-8826
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 882-8826
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #1717.
Project More High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
440 S. Park
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2600
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
85719, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3448 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(623) 526-9300
Tucson, AZ 85719
(623) 526-9300
Grades: K-8
| 211 students
8181 East Irvington Bldg E5
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3067 North Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 299-6259
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 299-6259
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
2120 E. Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2510
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2510
Grades: 6-8
| 9 students
Broadway Bridge Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2120 East Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 9
| 17 students
Direct Link I Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
445 S. Park
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2698
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2698
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
445 South Park
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2698
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2698
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
1333 East 10th St
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 882-8826
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 882-8826
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1701 East Seneca Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Joyce Drake Alternative Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
445 South Park
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 6-8
| 8 students
Montessori Schoolhouse (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1301 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 319-8668
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 319-8668
Grades: K
| 19 students
3601 East Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pace Alternative High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
594 South Campbell
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Pass Alternative High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2102 East Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
48 E. Pennington St.
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 906-5157
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 906-5157
Grades: 6-8
| 69 students
901 South Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(760) 631-3408
Tucson, AZ 85719
(760) 631-3408
Grades: 11-12
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85719, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85719, AZ include Sam Hughes Elementary School, Montessori Schoolhouse and Teenage Parent Program - Tapp.
How many public schools are located in 85719?
17 public schools are located in 85719.
What percentage of students in 85719 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 85719 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85719?
85719 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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