For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,697 students in 85746, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85746, AZ are Mccorkle Pk-8, Pistor Middle School and Valencia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85746 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85746, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85746, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mccorkle Pk-8
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4455 S Mission Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 877-2000
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 877-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 1,062 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Pistor Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5455 S Cardinal Ave
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 908-5400
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 908-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Valencia Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4400 W Irvington Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 908-4500
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 908-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Ombudsman - Charter Valencia
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1660 W Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 573-5858
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 573-5858
Gr: 6-12 | 362 students Minority enrollment: 96%
85746, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2846 Drexel Road, Suite 100
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 578-2075
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 578-2075
Gr: K-5 | 45 students Minority enrollment: 91%
5901 South Calle Santa Cruz
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 206-5000
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 206-5000
Gr: 9-12
7400 South Settler Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 6-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Southwest Alternative High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
6855 S. Mark Road
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 9-12
Southwest Alternative Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
6855 South Mark Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 6-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
6855 S. Mark Road
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 908-3980
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 908-3980
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85746, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85746, AZ include Mccorkle Pk-8, Pistor Middle School and Valencia Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85746?
4 public middle schools are located in 85746.
What is the racial composition of students in 85746?
85746 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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