For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 169 students in 85736, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle school in 85736, AZ is Altar Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 85736 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85736, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85736, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Altar Valley Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16350 W Ajo Hwy
Tucson, AZ 85736
(520) 822-9343
Tucson, AZ 85736
(520) 822-9343
Gr: 5-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
85736, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hcr 1 Box 130
Tucson, AZ 85736
(520) 822-5132
Tucson, AZ 85736
(520) 822-5132
Gr: PK-1 | 185 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Hcr 1 Box 130
Tucson, AZ 85736
(520) 822-1030
Tucson, AZ 85736
(520) 822-1030
Gr: PK-4 | 416 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85736, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85736, AZ include Altar Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85736?
1 public middle schools are located in 85736.
What is the racial composition of students in 85736?
85736 public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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