For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,331 students in 85716, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85716, AZ are Basis Tucson Primary, Amerischools Academy Online Instruction and Amerischools Academy - Country Club. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85716 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85716, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85716, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Tucson Primary
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3825 E 2nd St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-6367
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-6367
Gr: K-12 | 823 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Amerischools Academy Online Instruction
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1150 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 296-1100
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 296-1100
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Amerischools Academy - Country Club
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1150 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 620-1100
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 620-1100
Gr: K-12 | 153 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Tucson Unified Virtual Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3645 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-8770
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-8770
Gr: K-12 | 1,237 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Doolen Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-6900
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Catalina High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3645 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-8400
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-8400
Gr: 8-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
85716, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3434 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 722-1200
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 722-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 70%
3833 E. 2nd St.
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 321-1709
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 321-1709
Gr: K-8 | 110 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Edge Charter School - Pascua Yaqui (Closed 2006)
Charter School
2555 E. First St.
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 879-5874
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 879-5874
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students
2800 East Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 881-1389
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 881-1389
Gr: 9-12
Howenstine High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
555 South Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Pima Partnership Academy (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1346 N Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-2528
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-2528
Gr: 6-8 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85716, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85716, AZ include Basis Tucson Primary, Amerischools Academy Online Instruction and Amerischools Academy - Country Club.
How many public middle schools are located in 85716?
6 public middle schools are located in 85716.
What is the racial composition of students in 85716?
85716 public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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