Best Schools in 85716, AZ
85716, AZ has 20 public schools (6 high, 1 middle, 9 elementary) serving 6,398 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in 85716 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85716, AZ
The top high schools in 85716, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. University High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tucson Unified District (4403) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1060 Students
2. Catalina High School
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Projected Test Scores
Tucson Unified District (4403) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 600 Students
3. Catalina Online Learning Experience
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Projected Test Scores
Tucson Unified District (4403) • Public • Grades KG - 12 • 330 Students
4. Saca Online
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Southern Arizona Community Academy Inc. (79000) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 15 Students
5. Southern Arizona Community Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Southern Arizona Community Academy Inc. (79000) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 112 Students
6. Edge High School - Himmel Park
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Projected Test Scores
Edge School Inc. The (4421) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 97 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85716, AZ
The top middle schools in 85716, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Doolen Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tucson Unified District (4403) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85716, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85716, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sam Hughes Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tucson Unified District (4403) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 325 Students
2. Miles-exploratory Learning Center
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Projected Test Scores
Tucson Unified District (4403) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 314 Students
3. John B Wright Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Tucson Unified District (4403) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
4. Howell Peter Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Tucson Unified District (4403) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 248 Students
5. Blenman Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Tucson Unified District (4403) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 267 Students
6. Davidson Elementary School
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Tucson Unified District (4403) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 282 Students
7. Robison Elementary School
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Tucson Unified District (4403) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 265 Students
8. Cragin Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Tucson Unified District (4403) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 263 Students
9. Academy Adventures Midtown
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Projected Test Scores
Ed Ahead (90506) • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 20 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85716, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85716, AZ has a total population of 31,065 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85716, AZ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 85716, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
46.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
38.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85716, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85716, AZ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 85716, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85716, AZ
How many schools are in 85716, AZ?
85716, AZ has 20 public schools: 6 high schools, 1 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 6,398 students in total.
How do schools in 85716 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 85716 score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in 85716 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85716?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations