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Best 85749 Arizona Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,466 students in 85749, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85749, AZ are Hermosa Montessori Charter, Emily Gray Junior High School and Sabino High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85749 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85749, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85749, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hermosa Montessori Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12051 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-5518
Gr: K-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Emily Gray Junior High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11150 E Tanque Verde Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-3838
Gr: 7-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Sabino High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5000 N Bowes Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 584-7700
Gr: 7-12 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85749, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85749, AZ include Hermosa Montessori Charter, Emily Gray Junior High School and Sabino High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85749?
3 public middle schools are located in 85749.
What is the racial composition of students in 85749?
85749 public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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