For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,960 students in 85756, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 355 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 85756, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85756, AZ are Math And Science Success Academy, Elvira Elementary School and Santa Clara Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85756 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85756, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85756, AZ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Math And Science Success Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
434 W Lerdo Rd
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 889-1504
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 889-1504
Grades: K-8
| 727 students
Rank: #22.
Elvira Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 W Elvira Rd
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-2800
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-2800
Grades: K-6
| 695 students
Rank: #33.
Santa Clara Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6910 S Santa Clara Ave
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-3700
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-3700
Grades: K-6
| 456 students
Rank: #44.
Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5385 E Littletown Rd
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-4900
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-4900
Grades: 5-8
| 428 students
Rank: #55.
Challenger Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Elvira Rd
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-4600
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 654 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85756, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85756, AZ include Math And Science Success Academy, Elvira Elementary School and Santa Clara Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85756?
5 public schools are located in 85756.
What percentage of students in 85756 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 85756 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85756?
85756 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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