For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 794 students in 85701, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85701, AZ are Paulo Freire Freedom School - University, Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown and Drachman Primary Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85701 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85701, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85701, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paulo Freire Freedom School - University
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 E. University Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 624-7552
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 624-7552
Gr: 6-8 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
47 E Pennington St
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 352-0057
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 352-0057
Gr: 6-8 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Drachman Primary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1085 S 10th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1500
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1500
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Safford K-8 School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 E 13th St
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-3000
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-3000
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
85701, Arizona 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4747 W. Calle Vicam
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Minority enrollment: 98%
1270 W Silverlake Rd
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 740-4704
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 740-4704
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Downtown Alternative High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
39 N. 6th Avenue, Studio 200
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-6060
200 N. Stone. , Third Floor
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 399-0135
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 399-0135
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Minority enrollment: 56%
130 W Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 740-8451
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 740-8451
Gr: K-6 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85701, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85701, AZ include Paulo Freire Freedom School - University, Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown and Drachman Primary Magnet School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85701?
4 public middle schools are located in 85701.
What is the racial composition of students in 85701?
85701 public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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