For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,214 students in 85712, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85712, AZ are Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback, Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School and Leman Academy Of Excellence - Central Tucson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85712 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85712, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85712, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3715 N Washington Ave
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 364-6311
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 364-6311
Gr: K-8 | 252 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5831 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-4100
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Leman Academy Of Excellence - Central Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6180 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 462-1202
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 462-1202
Gr: K-8 | 712 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Desert Sky Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 745-3888
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 745-3888
Gr: K-5 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
W V Whitmore Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5330 E Glenn St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-8000
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
John B Wright Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4311 E Linden St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-8100
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-8100
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
La Paloma Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2050 N Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 721-4205
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 721-4205
Gr: K-8 | 661 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Davidson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3950 E Paradise Falls Dr
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-6800
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #99.
Arizona Online Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8140 E. Golf Links Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 305-5002
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 305-5002
Gr: K-8 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
La Paloma Academy Marana
Charter School
13644 North Sandario Road
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 825-9667
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 825-9667
Gr: K-8 | 115 students Minority enrollment: 59%
85712, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6211 East Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-2150
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-2150
Gr: 5-9 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 85%
5151 East Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 225-6060
Gr: PK-6 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
2120 North Beverly
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 225-6060
Gr: PK-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 85712, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85712, AZ include Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback, Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School and Leman Academy Of Excellence - Central Tucson.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85712?
10 public elementary schools are located in 85712.
What is the racial composition of students in 85712?
85712 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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