For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,834 students in 85756, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 349 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 85756, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85756, AZ are Math And Science Success Academy, Elvira Elementary School and Santa Clara Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85756 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85756, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85756, AZ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Math And Science Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
434 W Lerdo Rd
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 889-1504
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 889-1504
Gr: K-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Elvira Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 W Elvira Rd
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-2800
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-2800
Gr: K-6 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Santa Clara Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6910 S Santa Clara Ave
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-3200
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-3200
Gr: K-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5385 E Littletown Rd
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-4900
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-4900
Gr: 5-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Elvira Rd
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-4600
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 85756, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85756, AZ include Math And Science Success Academy, Elvira Elementary School and Santa Clara Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85756?
5 public schools are located in 85756.
What percentage of students in 85756 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 85756 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85756?
85756 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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