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Best 85743 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,779 students in 85743, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 170 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 85743, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85743, AZ are Leman Academy Of Excellence, Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School and Leman Academy Of Excellence East Tucson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85743 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85743, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85743, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leman Academy Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7720 N Silverbell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 639-8080
Gr: K-8 | 1,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8500 N Continental Links Dr
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 352-7000
Gr: PK-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Leman Academy Of Excellence East Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10200 E Golf Links Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 526-0474
Gr: K-8 | 1,157 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Coyote Trail Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8000 N Silverbell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 579-5105
Gr: PK-6 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Leman Academy Of Excellence East Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3761 S Power Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(602) 975-4750
Gr: K-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Twin Peaks Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7995 W Twin Peaks Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 579-4750
Gr: PK-8 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Leman Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7720 N Silverbell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 462-0832
Gr: K-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Picture Rocks Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5875 N Sanders Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 616-3700
Gr: PK-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 85743, AZ?
How many public schools are located in 85743?
8 public schools are located in 85743.
What percentage of students in 85743 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 85743 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85743?
85743 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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