Best Public Schools in Zip Code 85719

The 85719 zip code area of Tucson, Arizona is home to 12 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, highlighting significant disparities in educational opportunities and resources within this community.

The standout schools in the area are Sam Hughes Elementary, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, and Presidio School, an alternative public charter school that also performs very well with high test scores and a strong graduation rate. Another strong performer is Miles-Exploratory Learning Center, a public elementary/middle school with a 3-4 star rating and strong test scores.

In contrast, some of the lower-performing schools in the area, such as Rio Vista Elementary and Frances Owen Holaway Elementary, struggle to meet state averages in test scores. The alternative/charter high schools, while performing better than the traditional public high schools, still have room for improvement in their graduation rates. The data also suggests high levels of economic disadvantage across many of the schools, as indicated by the generally high free/reduced lunch rates.