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Best 85706 Arizona Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,681 students in 85706, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85706, AZ are Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School, Sunnyside Online Success Academy and Star Academic High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85706 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85706, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85706, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3700 E Alvord Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4700
Gr: 4-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Sunnyside Online Success Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2238 E Ginter Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2064
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Star Academic High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5093 S Liberty Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2300
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Apollo Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
265 West Nebraska Street
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Sierra K-8 School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5801 S Del Moral Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 542-3200
Gr: K-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Southgate Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
850 W Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 741-7900
Gr: K-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85706, AZ?
How many public middle schools are located in 85706?
6 public middle schools are located in 85706.
What is the racial composition of students in 85706?
85706 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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