For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,434 students in 85749, AZ (there are 2 private schools, serving 435 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 85749, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85749, AZ are Tanque Verde Elementary School, Agua Caliente School and Tanque Verde High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85749 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85749, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85749, AZ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tanque Verde Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2600 N Fennimore Ave
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-4244
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-4244
Grades: PK-6
| 644 students
Rank: #22.
Agua Caliente School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11420 E Limberlost Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-2235
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-2235
Grades: PK-6
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
Tanque Verde High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4201 N Melpomene Way
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 760-0801
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 760-0801
Grades: 9-12
| 712 students
Rank: #44.
Hermosa Montessori Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12051 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-5518
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-5518
Grades: K-8
| 212 students
Rank: #55.
Emily Gray Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11150 E Tanque Verde Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-3838
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-3838
Grades: 7-8
| 419 students
Rank: #66.
Sabino High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5000 N Bowes Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 584-7700
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 584-7700
Grades: 7-12
| 862 students
Rank: #77.
Collier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3900 N Bear Canyon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 584-4800
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 584-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85749, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85749, AZ include Tanque Verde Elementary School, Agua Caliente School and Tanque Verde High School.
How many public schools are located in 85749?
7 public schools are located in 85749.
What percentage of students in 85749 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 85749 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85749?
85749 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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