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Best 85730 Arizona Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,900 students in 85730, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85730, AZ are Sonoran Science Academy East, La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) and Secrist Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85730 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85730, 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 85730, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sonoran Science Academy East
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7450 E Stella Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 751-2401
Gr: K-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
La Paloma Academy (Lakeside)
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8140 E Golf Links Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 733-7373
Gr: K-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Secrist Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 S Houghton Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 731-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Santa Rita High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3951 S Pantano Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 731-7500
Gr: 8-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85730, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85730, AZ include Sonoran Science Academy East, La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) and Secrist Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85730?
4 public middle schools are located in 85730.
What is the racial composition of students in 85730?
85730 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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