For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 537 students in 85736, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85736, AZ are Altar Valley Middle School and Robles Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85736 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85736, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85736, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Altar Valley Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16350 W Ajo Hwy
Tucson, AZ 85736
(520) 822-9343
Tucson, AZ 85736
(520) 822-9343
Grades: 5-8
| 169 students
Rank: #22.
Robles Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9875 S Sasabe Rd
Tucson, AZ 85736
(520) 822-9418
Tucson, AZ 85736
(520) 822-9418
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
85736, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hcr 1 Box 130
Tucson, AZ 85736
(520) 822-5132
Tucson, AZ 85736
(520) 822-5132
Grades: PK-1
| 185 students
Hcr 1 Box 130
Tucson, AZ 85736
(520) 822-1030
Tucson, AZ 85736
(520) 822-1030
Grades: PK-4
| 416 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 85736, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85736, AZ include Altar Valley Middle School and Robles Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85736?
2 public elementary schools are located in 85736.
What is the racial composition of students in 85736?
85736 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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