For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,211 students in 85718, AZ (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,138 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 85718, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85718, AZ are Sunrise Drive Elementary School, Manzanita School and Khalsa School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85718 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85718, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85718, AZ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunrise Drive Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5301 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7900
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7900
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Manzanita School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3000 E Manzanita Ave
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7800
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7800
Gr: K-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Khalsa 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
Gr: K-8 | 255 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Catalina Foothills High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4300 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-8300
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,868 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Orange Grove Middle School
(Math: 58% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Adventure School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5757 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 296-0656
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 296-0656
Gr: K-8 | 124 students Minority enrollment: 77%
3435 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7650
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7650
Gr: PK | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
85718, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 85718, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85718, AZ include Sunrise Drive Elementary School, Manzanita School and Khalsa School.
How many public schools are located in 85718?
7 public schools are located in 85718.
What percentage of students in 85718 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 85718 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85718?
85718 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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