Best Public Schools in Zip Code 85712

The 85712 zip code area of Tucson, Arizona is home to 7 schools, including 6 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The schools in this area represent a mix of public district schools and public charter schools, with no high schools or alternative schools present in the data.

Among the schools, Leman Academy of Excellence - Central Tucson, a public charter school serving grades K-8, stands out with the highest student enrollment of 712 and the highest statewide school ranking, placing in the top 43% of Arizona elementary schools. Another standout is Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School, a public middle school that ranks in the top 42% of Arizona middle schools and has the lowest dropout rate at 5.2%. The other schools in the area generally have lower statewide rankings and test scores compared to these top performers.

The data reveals significant performance gaps between the top-performing school, Leman Academy of Excellence - Central Tucson, and the lower-performing schools, particularly in math and science proficiency rates. Additionally, the spending per student varies widely, from around $6,200 to over $10,000, which may contribute to the differences in academic outcomes. The two charter schools, Leman Academy of Excellence - Central Tucson and Adventure School, appear to be outperforming the traditional public district schools in the area based on the available data.