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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 85741 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 59 public schools serving 3,314 students in 85741, AZ (there are 4 private schools, serving 211 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 85741, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85741, AZ are Pcjted - Catalina Foothills High School, Pcjted - Empire High School and Pcjted - University High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85741 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85741, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85741, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pcjted - Catalina Foothills High School
Vocational School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4300 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 209-8351
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pcjted - Empire High School
Vocational School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 879-3000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
Pcjted - University High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-4300
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #44.
Pcjted - Vail High School
Vocational School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7762 E Science Park Dr
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #55.
Pcjted - Andrada Polytechnic High School
Vocational School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12960 S Houghton Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 879-3305
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: #66.
Pcjted - Tanque Verde High School
Vocational School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4201 N Melpomene Way
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 760-0801
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #77.
Robert Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6901 N Camino De La Tierra
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 696-8500
Gr: K-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
J Robert Hendricks Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3400 W Orange Grove Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 696-8400
Gr: K-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2325 W Sunset Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Gr: K-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1010.
Pcjted - Sabino High School
Vocational School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5000 N Bowes Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 584-7700
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1111.
Pcjted - Ironwood Ridge High School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2475 W Naranja Dr
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 696-3902
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1212.
Pcjted - Cienega High School
Vocational School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 879-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #1313.
Pcjted - Nogales High School
Vocational School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
310 W Plum St
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1414.
Pima County Jted - Mountain View
Vocational School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3901 W Linda Vista Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 206-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1515.
Pcjted - Canyon Del Oro High School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25 W Calle Concordia
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 696-5560
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1616.
Pcjted - Tapp High School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
102 N Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-3250
Gr: 10-12
Rank: #1717.
Pima County Jted - Arizona Online Instruction
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6420 E Broadway Blvd Ste A100
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Pcjted - Baboquivari High School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Indian Route 19 Mile Marker 1
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 383-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Pcjted - Pierson High School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
451 N. Arroyo Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Pcjted - San Manuel High School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
711 S Mcnab Pkwy
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 385-2336
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #2121.
Butterfield Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3400 W Massingale Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 579-5000
Gr: PK-6 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2222.
Canyon Rose Academy-east
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8981 E Tanque Verde Rd Ste 281
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 797-4884
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2323.
Pcjted - Mountain View High School
Vocational School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3901 W Linda Vista Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 579-4400
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #2424.
Pima County Jted - Master Pieces
Vocational School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2855 W Master Pieces Dr
Tucson, AZ 85741
(602) 352-5833
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2525.
Sonoran Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2325 W Sunset Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Gr: K-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2626.
Pcjted - Sahuarita High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
350 W Sahuarita Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 625-3502
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Pcjted - Flowing Wells High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3725 N Flowing Wells Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 696-8001
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Pcjted - Walden Grove High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15510 S Sahuarita Park Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 625-3502
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Pima County Jted - Camino Seco
Vocational School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8727 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3030.
Pcjted - Sahuaro High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
545 N Camino Seco
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 731-7100
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #3131.
Pcjted - Ajo High School
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
111 N Well Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 387-7601
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #3232.
Pcjted - Desert View High School
Vocational School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4101 E Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 545-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #3333.
Pcjted - Tucson High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 N 2nd Ave
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-4652
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: #3434.
Pcjted - Marana High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12000 W Emigh Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 616-6400
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #3535.
Pcjted - Amphitheater High School
Vocational School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
125 W Yavapai Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 696-5340
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
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What are the top-ranked public schools in 85741, AZ?
How many public schools are located in 85741?
59 public schools are located in 85741.
What percentage of students in 85741 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 85741 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85741?
85741 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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