For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,123 students in 85718, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 85718 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85718, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85718, AZ Public Elementary 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.
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: #55.
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%
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 elementary schools in 85718, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85718, AZ include Sunrise Drive Elementary School, Manzanita School and Khalsa School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85718?
5 public elementary schools are located in 85718.
What is the racial composition of students in 85718?
85718 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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