For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,387 students in 85711, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85711, AZ are University High School, Mary Meredith K-12 School and Alice Vail Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85711 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85711, AZ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85711, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Gr: 8-12 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Mary Meredith K-12 School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
755 N Magnolia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-8200
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-8200
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Alice Vail Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5350 E 16th St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 584-5400
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 584-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Rincon High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5600
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5600
Gr: 8-12 | 1,109 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Roberts Naylor
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1701 S Columbus Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 584-6800
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 584-6800
Gr: PK-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Future Investment Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1854 S Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 790-8400
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 790-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Arizona Autism Charter School -tucson Upper School Campus
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
1300 S Belvedere Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(602) 882-5544
Tucson, AZ 85711
(602) 882-5544
Gr: 6-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85711, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85711, AZ include University High School, Mary Meredith K-12 School and Alice Vail Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85711?
7 public middle schools are located in 85711.
What is the racial composition of students in 85711?
85711 public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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