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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Tucson Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 126 public middle schools serving 61,120 students in Tucson, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tucson, AZ are University High School, Basis Oro Valley and Basis Tucson Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tucson, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Tucson have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Tucson, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Gr: 8-12 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Basis Oro Valley
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11155 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 308-5220
Gr: 5-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Basis Tucson Primary
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3825 E 2nd St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-6367
Gr: K-12 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Basis Tucson North
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5740 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 207-0076
Gr: 5-12 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Esmond Station School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9400 S Atterbury Wash Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
Khalsa School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3701 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-3611
Gr: K-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Leman Academy Of Excellence-oro Valley Arizona
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1410 W Tangerine Rd
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 912-4005
Gr: K-8 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Vail Blended Learning
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1300
Gr: 6-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 72:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Orange Grove Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1911 E Orange Grove Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1212.
Civano Community K-8 School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10625 E Drexel Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1700
Gr: K-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Desert Sky Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9850 E Rankin Loop
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Montessori Schoolhouse
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1301 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 319-8668
Gr: K-8 | 134 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1515.
Richard B Wilson Jr School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2330 W Glover Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 696-5800
Gr: PK-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1616.
Rincon Vista Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10770 E Bilby Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Esperero Canyon Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5801 N Sabino Canyon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 209-8100
Gr: 6-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1919.
Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1557 W Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 293-2676
Gr: K-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2020.
Lawrence W Cross Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 W Chapala Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5920
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2121.
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: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Mexicayotl Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
667 N 7th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 624-4018
Gr: K-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
102 N Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2424.
Satori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3727 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 293-7555
Gr: 2-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2525.
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: #2626.
Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3715 N Washington Ave
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 364-6311
Gr: K-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2727.
Presidio School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1695 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 881-5222
Gr: K-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2828.
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: #2929.
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: #3030.
Math And Science Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
434 W Lerdo Rd
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 889-1504
Gr: K-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Borman K-8 School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6630 E Lightning Dr
Tucson, AZ 85708
(520) 584-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3232.
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: #3333.
Leman Academy Of Excellence-sierra Vista
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 E Wilcox Dr
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 352-7780
Gr: K-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3434.
Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 1
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1607 Navajo Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #3535.
Coronado K-8 School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3401 E Wilds Rd
Tucson, AZ 85739
(520) 696-6626
Gr: PK-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Tucson, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tucson, AZ include University High School, Basis Oro Valley and Basis Tucson Primary.
How many public middle schools are located in Tucson?
127 public middle schools are located in Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in Tucson?
Tucson public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Tucson are often viewed compared to one another?

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