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Best 85705 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 12,502 students in 85705, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 69 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 85705, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85705, AZ are Academy Of Math And Science, Mexicayotl Academy and Tucson Preparatory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85705 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85705, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85705, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1557 W Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 293-2676
Gr: K-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mexicayotl Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
667 N 7th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 624-4018
Gr: K-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Tucson Preparatory School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
104 E Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 622-4185
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Flowing Wells High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3725 N Flowing Wells Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8001
Gr: 9-12 | 1,742 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Carden Of Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5260 N Royal Palm Dr
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 293-6661
Gr: K-8 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2200 W Wetmore Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8200
Gr: K-6 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Flowing Wells Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4545 N La Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8550
Gr: 7-8 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Academy Of Mathematics And Science South
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3335 W Flower St
Tucson, AZ 85705
(602) 888-9572
Gr: K-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Envision High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
351 W. Prince Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 887-0045
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
Tucson Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 N 2nd Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-5000
Gr: 8-12 | 2,938 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
Rillito Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
266 E Pastime Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6420
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1212.
Flowing Wells Digital Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1556 W Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8900
Gr: K-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1313.
Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1929 N Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 628-8316
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 93:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1414.
Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 E 6th St
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-2900
Gr: PK-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1515.
Homer Davis Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4250 N Romero Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8250
Gr: K-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1616.
Pima Partnership School The
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1346 N Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 917-7880
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Laguna Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5001 N Shannon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8450
Gr: K-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1818.
L M Prince School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
125 E Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6350
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Academy Del Sol
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
732 W Roger Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 325-2800
Gr: K-8 | 171 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Helen Keeling Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2837 N Los Altos Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6940
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2121.
Amphitheater High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
125 W Yavapai Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-5340
Gr: 9-12 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2222.
Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3302 N Flowing Wells Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8300
Gr: K-6 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2323.
Amphitheater Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
315 E Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6230
Gr: 6-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2424.
E C Nash School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
515 W Kelso St
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6440
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center
4605 N La Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8909
Gr: PK | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Wings On Words Preschool
202 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 628-1659
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 85705, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85705, AZ include Academy Of Math And Science, Mexicayotl Academy and Tucson Preparatory School.
How many public schools are located in 85705?
27 public schools are located in 85705.
What percentage of students in 85705 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 85705 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85705?
85705 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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