For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,756 students in 85706, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85706, AZ are Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School, Sunnyside Online Success Academy and Star Academic High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85706 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85706, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85706, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3700 E Alvord Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4700
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4700
Gr: 4-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Sunnyside Online Success Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2238 E Ginter Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2064
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2064
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Star Academic High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5093 S Liberty Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2300
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2300
Gr: 6-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Apollo Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
265 West Nebraska Street
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4500
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Sierra 2-8 School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5801 S Del Moral Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4800
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4800
Gr: 2-8 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Southgate Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
850 W Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 741-7900
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 741-7900
Gr: K-12 | 477 students Minority enrollment: 93%
85706, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2859 East Elvira Rd D
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 889-4246
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 889-4246
Gr: 6-12
1346 N. Stone Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 620-1100
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 620-1100
Gr: K-6 | 186 students Minority enrollment: 77%
5660 South 12th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 887-5863
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 887-5863
Gr: K-8 | 191 students Minority enrollment: 95%
1725 E Bilby Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-5468
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-5468
Gr: K-12 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 67%
5515 South Forgeus Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2376
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2376
Gr: PK
2054 E Ginter Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2000
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
5702 S Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3670
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3670
Gr: PK | 134 students Minority enrollment: 88%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85706, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85706, AZ include Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School, Sunnyside Online Success Academy and Star Academic High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85706?
6 public middle schools are located in 85706.
What is the racial composition of students in 85706?
85706 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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