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Best 85713 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 7,335 students in 85713, AZ (there are 4 private schools, serving 601 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 85713, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85713, AZ are Wakefield Middle School, Borton Primary Magnet School and Innovation Tech High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85713 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85713, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85713, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wakefield Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 W 44th St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-6280
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Borton Primary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Innovation Tech High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 S Park Ave
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-6330
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Henry Hank Oyama
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 S La Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Ochoa Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 W 25th St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Hollinger K-8 School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
150 W Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1700
Gr: PK-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Mission View Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 S 8th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Southside Community School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 S Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 623-7102
Gr: K-9 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Cavett Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2120 E Naco Vis
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Pueblo High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 S 12th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-4300
Gr: 8-12 | 1,821 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Utterback Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3233 S Pinal Vis
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Holladay Intermediate Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 E 33rd St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Lynn Urquides
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1573 W Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 908-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Cholla High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 W Starr Pass Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-4000
Gr: 8-12 | 1,575 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
Pueblo Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2210 E 33rd St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-2700
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Pima County Jted - Bridges Evening Program
Vocational School
3300 S Park Ave
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 352-5833
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 85713, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85713, AZ include Wakefield Middle School, Borton Primary Magnet School and Innovation Tech High School.
How many public schools are located in 85713?
16 public schools are located in 85713.
What percentage of students in 85713 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 85713 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85713?
85713 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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