For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,752 students in 85716, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85716, AZ are Basis Tucson Primary, Amerischools Academy Online Instruction and Catalina Online Learning Experience. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85716 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85716, AZ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85716, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Catalina Online Learning Experience
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3645 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-8600
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-8600
Grades: 6-12
| 330 students
Rank: #44.
Amerischools Academy - Country Club
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1150 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 620-1100
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 620-1100
Grades: K-12
| 187 students
Rank: #55.
Robison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2745 E 18th St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-7800
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-7800
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #66.
Cragin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2945 N Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-6700
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #77.
Academy Adventures Midtown
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3025 N Winstel Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 777-3757
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 777-3757
Grades: K-5
| 20 students
Rank: #88.
Doolen Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-6900
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 538 students
Rank: #99.
Pima Partnership Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1346 N Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-2528
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-2528
Grades: 6-8
| 50 students
Rank: #1010.
Blenman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1695 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-6500
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
85716, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Desert Springs Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3833 E. 2nd St.
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 321-1709
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 321-1709
Grades: K-8
| 110 students
Edge Charter School - Pascua Yaqui (Closed 2006)
Charter School
2555 E. First St.
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 879-5874
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 879-5874
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
2800 East Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 881-1389
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 881-1389
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Howenstine High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
555 South Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
La Paloma Academy - Midtown (Closed 2009)
Charter School
225 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 721-4205
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 721-4205
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 85716, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85716, AZ include Basis Tucson Primary, Amerischools Academy Online Instruction and Catalina Online Learning Experience.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85716?
10 public elementary schools are located in 85716.
What is the racial composition of students in 85716?
85716 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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