For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,214 students in 85712, AZ (there are , serving 1,033 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 85712, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85712, AZ are Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback, Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School and Leman Academy Of Excellence - Central Tucson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85712 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85712, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85712, AZ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3715 N Washington Ave
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 364-6311
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 364-6311
Gr: K-8 | 252 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5831 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-4100
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Leman Academy Of Excellence - Central Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6180 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 462-1202
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 462-1202
Gr: K-8 | 712 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Desert Sky Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 745-3888
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 745-3888
Gr: K-5 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
W V Whitmore Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5330 E Glenn St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-8000
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
John B Wright Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4311 E Linden St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-8100
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-8100
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
La Paloma Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2050 N Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 721-4205
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 721-4205
Gr: K-8 | 661 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Davidson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3950 E Paradise Falls Dr
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-6800
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #99.
Arizona Online Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8140 E. Golf Links Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 305-5002
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 305-5002
Gr: K-8 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
La Paloma Academy Marana
Charter School
13644 North Sandario Road
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 825-9667
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 825-9667
Gr: K-8 | 115 students Minority enrollment: 59%
85712, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6211 East Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-2150
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-2150
Gr: 5-9 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 85%
5151 East Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 225-6060
Gr: PK-6 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
2120 North Beverly
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 225-6060
Gr: PK-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 85712, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85712, AZ include Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback, Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School and Leman Academy Of Excellence - Central Tucson.
How many public schools are located in 85712?
10 public schools are located in 85712.
What percentage of students in 85712 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 85712 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85712?
85712 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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