For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,141 students in 85747, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in 85747, AZ are Esmond Station School, Mesquite Elementary School and Empire High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85747 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85747, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85747, AZ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Esmond Station School
(Math: 71% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9455 E Rita Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2102
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2102
Gr: K-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Empire High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3000
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Desert Willow Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9400 E Esmond Loop
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2302
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2302
Gr: K-5 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Vail Blended Learning
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 72:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Civano Community K-8 School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Desert Sky Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9850 E Rankin Loop
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2700
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Rincon Vista Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10770 E Bilby Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3200
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #99.
Mica Mountain High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10800 E Valencia
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3800
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,319 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
10800 E Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1755
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1755
Gr: PK | 72 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 85747, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85747, AZ include Esmond Station School, Mesquite Elementary School and Empire High School.
How many public schools are located in 85747?
10 public schools are located in 85747.
What is the racial composition of students in 85747?
85747 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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