For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,929 students in 85730, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85730, AZ are Sonoran Science Academy East, La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) and Santa Rita High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85730 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85730, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85730, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sonoran Science Academy East
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7450 E Stella Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 751-2401
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 751-2401
Grades: K-8
| 480 students
Rank: #22.
La Paloma Academy (Lakeside)
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8140 E Golf Links Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 733-7373
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 733-7373
Grades: K-8
| 866 students
Rank: #33.
Santa Rita High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3951 S Pantano Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 731-7500
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 731-7500
Grades: 8-12
| 333 students
Rank: #44.
Secrist Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3400 S Houghton Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 731-5300
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 731-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 250 students
85730, Arizona 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7777 East Stella Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 6-8
| 443 students
7555 East Dogwood
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
8677 E. Golf Links, Suites 101
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 290-9167
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 290-9167
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
7450 E. Stella Road
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85730, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85730, AZ include Sonoran Science Academy East, La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) and Santa Rita High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85730?
4 public middle schools are located in 85730.
What is the racial composition of students in 85730?
85730 public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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