For the 2024-25 school year, there are 152 public middle schools serving 73,302 students in Pima County, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pima County, AZ are University High School, Basis Oro Valley and Senita Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pima County, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Pima County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pima County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Grades: 8-12
| 1,060 students
Rank: #22.
Basis Oro Valley
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11155 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 308-5220
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 308-5220
Grades: 5-12
| 565 students
Rank: #33.
Senita Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10750 E Bilby Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3100
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3100
Grades: PK-8
| 704 students
Rank: #44.
Basis Tucson Primary
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3825 E 2nd St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-6367
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-6367
Grades: K-12
| 806 students
Rank: #55.
Basis Tucson North
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5740 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 207-0076
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 207-0076
Grades: 5-12
| 801 students
Rank: #66.
Esmond Station School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9400 S Atterbury Wash Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3400
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 740 students
Rank: #77.
Vail Blended Learning
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1300
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1300
Grades: 6-12
| 74 students
Rank: #88.
Vail Academy & High School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7762 E Science Park Dr
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1900
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1900
Grades: K-12
| 554 students
Rank: #99.
Leman Academy Of Excellence-oro Valley Arizona
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1410 W Tangerine Rd
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 912-4005
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 912-4005
Grades: K-8
| 1,021 students
Rank: #1010.
Khalsa School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3701 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-3611
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-3611
Grades: K-8
| 261 students
Rank: #1111.
Corona Foothills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16705 S Houghton Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3500
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 606 students
Rank: #1212.
Leman Academy Of Excellence
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7720 N Silverbell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 639-8080
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 639-8080
Grades: K-8
| 1,146 students
Rank: #1313.
Hermosa Montessori Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12051 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-5518
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-5518
Grades: K-8
| 212 students
Rank: #1414.
Dove Mountain K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5650 W Moore Rd
Marana, AZ 85658
(520) 579-4500
Marana, AZ 85658
(520) 579-4500
Grades: PK-8
| 920 students
Rank: #1515.
Vail Innovation Center
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1300
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1300
Grades: K-12
| 107 students
Rank: #1616.
Orange Grove Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1911 E Orange Grove Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-8200
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 677 students
Rank: #1717.
Desert Sky Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9850 E Rankin Loop
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2700
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 764 students
Rank: #1818.
Richard B Wilson Jr School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2330 W Glover Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 696-5800
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 696-5800
Grades: PK-8
| 838 students
Rank: #1919.
Esperero Canyon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5801 N Sabino Canyon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 209-8100
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 209-8100
Grades: 6-8
| 501 students
Rank: #2020.
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2255 W Ina Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Grades: K-12
| 723 students
Rank: #2121.
Civano Community K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10625 E Drexel Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1700
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1700
Grades: K-8
| 124 students
Rank: #2222.
Lawrence W Cross Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 W Chapala Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5920
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5920
Grades: 6-8
| 756 students
Rank: #2323.
Rincon Vista Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10770 E Bilby Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3200
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 699 students
Rank: #2424.
Emily Gray Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11150 E Tanque Verde Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-3838
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-3838
Grades: 7-8
| 419 students
Rank: #2525.
Anza Trail
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15490 South Rancho Sahuarita B
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 625-3502
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 625-3502
Grades: K-8
| 1,223 students
Rank: #2626.
Amerischools Academy Online Instruction
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 296-1100
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 296-1100
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Rank: #2727.
Academy Of Math And Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1557 W Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 293-2676
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 293-2676
Grades: K-12
| 581 students
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Mary Meredith K-12 School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
755 N Magnolia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-8200
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-8200
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Mexicayotl Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
667 N 7th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 624-4018
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 624-4018
Grades: K-8
| 38 students
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
San Fernando Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
One School House Road
Sasabe, AZ 85633
(520) 823-4243
Sasabe, AZ 85633
(520) 823-4243
Grades: K-8
| 19 students
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 N Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
Rank: #3232.
A. C. E.
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11279 W Grier Rd
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-4773
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-4773
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
Rank: #3333.
Old Vail Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13299 E Colossal Cave Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2400
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 798 students
Rank: #3434.
Leman Academy Of Excellence East Tucson
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10200 E Golf Links Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 526-0474
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 526-0474
Grades: K-8
| 1,098 students
Rank: #3535.
Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback
Magnet School
Charter School
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
Grades: K-8
| 252 students
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Pima County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A Child's View School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
2846 Drexel Road, Suite 100
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 578-2075
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 578-2075
Grades: K-5
| 45 students
Academic & Personal Excellence High School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
2859 East Elvira Rd D
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 889-4246
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 889-4246
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Academy Adventures Mid-town (Closed 2009)
Charter School
825 E. Ft. Lowell Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 407-1200
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 407-1200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Academy Adventures Primary School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
3902 N Flowing Wells Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(602) 821-6900
Tucson, AZ 85705
(602) 821-6900
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Accelerated Learning Laboratory (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5245 N Camino De Oeste
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 743-1113
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 743-1113
Grades: K-12
| 245 students
Allsport Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
6211 East Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-2150
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-2150
Grades: 5-9
| 40 students
1346 N. Stone Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 620-1100
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 620-1100
Grades: K-6
| 186 students
2040 W Omar Drive
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5000
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5000
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Arizona Academy Of Leadership (Closed 2013)
Charter School
5660 South 12th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 887-5863
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 887-5863
Grades: K-8
| 191 students
Arizona Academy Of Leadership - Central (Closed 2013)
Charter School
40 West Ft. Lowell
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 807-9668
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 807-9668
Grades: K-7
| 10 students
Arizona College Prep Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3434 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 722-1200
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 722-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Asdb/tucson Blind School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3731
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3731
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
5901 South Calle Santa Cruz
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 206-5000
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 206-5000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2202 West Anklam Rd
Tucson, AZ 85709
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85709
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
8181 East Irvington Bldg E5
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
7600 North Shannon Rd Bldg. D
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Aztlan Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
802 West Silverlake Rd
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 573-1500
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 573-1500
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Beginning Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3067 North Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 299-6259
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 299-6259
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
2110 West Brichta Dr
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-6060
Grades: PK-6
| 348 students
2120 E. Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2510
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2510
Grades: 6-8
| 9 students
Broadway Bridge Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2120 East Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 9
| 17 students
Calli Ollin Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4747 W. Calle Vicam
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Calli Ollin High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
200 North Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2225 E Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 740-4704
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 740-4704
Grades: 3-12
| 37 students
1270 W Silverlake Rd
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 740-4704
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 740-4704
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
7777 East Stella Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 6-8
| 443 students
Catalina Mountain School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
14500 North Oracle Rd.
Catalina, AZ 85738
(520) 818-3484
Catalina, AZ 85738
(520) 818-3484
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Cesar Chavez Middle School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
802 West Silverlake Rd
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 573-1500
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 573-1500
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
3700 E Alvord
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4700
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Children's Success Academy (Closed 2017)
Charter School
925 E. Bilby Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 799-8403
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 799-8403
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Copper Point High School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
732 W Roger Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 203-4876
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 203-4876
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
5949 East 29th St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 225-6060
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Davis Education Center (Closed 2007)
Charter School
P. O. Box 11039
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 722-8130
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 722-8130
Grades: K-8
| 156 students
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What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pima County, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pima County, AZ include University High School, Basis Oro Valley and Senita Valley Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pima County?
152 public middle schools are located in Pima County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pima County?
Pima County public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Pima County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Pima County include: Valencia Middle School vs. Pistor Middle School, Coronado K-8 School vs. Richard B Wilson Jr School, Pistor Middle School vs. Valencia Middle School
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