For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,429 students in 85747, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85747, AZ are Esmond Station School, Vail Blended Learning and Desert Sky Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85747 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85747, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85747, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Esmond Station School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9400 S Atterbury Wash Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3400
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 739 students
Rank: #22.
Vail Blended Learning
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1300
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1300
Grades: 6-12
| 71 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Sky Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9850 E Rankin Loop
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2700
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 761 students
Rank: #44.
Civano Community K-8 School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10625 E Drexel Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1700
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1700
Grades: K-8
| 144 students
Rank: #55.
Rincon Vista Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10770 E Bilby Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3200
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 714 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85747, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85747, AZ include Esmond Station School, Vail Blended Learning and Desert Sky Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85747?
5 public middle schools are located in 85747.
What is the racial composition of students in 85747?
85747 public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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