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Best 85701 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,603 students in 85701, AZ (there are 2 private schools, serving 120 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 85701, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85701, AZ are Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School, Paulo Freire Freedom School - University and Davis Bilingual Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85701 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85701, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85701, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
440 S Main Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Paulo Freire Freedom School - University
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 E. University Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 624-7552
Gr: 6-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Davis Bilingual Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 W Saint Marys Rd
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
47 E Pennington St
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 352-0057
Gr: 6-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Drachman Primary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1085 S 10th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1500
Gr: PK-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
City High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
48 E Pennington St
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 623-7223
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
130 W Congress St Fl 4
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 724-8451
Gr: 9-12 | 2,058 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Safford K-8 School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 E 13th St
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-3000
Gr: PK-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 85701, AZ?
How many public schools are located in 85701?
8 public schools are located in 85701.
What percentage of students in 85701 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 85701 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85701?
85701 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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