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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 85742


At a glance
11
Schools
7,281
Students
4
Districts
Top rankedRichard B Wilson Junior School166th of 909 Arizona elementary schools
Biggest riser
Richard B Wilson Junior School up 60 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Degrazia Elementary School 12.7 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
2★
3 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 85742 zip code area in Tucson, Arizona is home to 9 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with standout institutions like Ironwood Ridge High School, Richard B Wilson Junior School, and Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson leading the way in academic achievement.

Ironwood Ridge High School, a 4-star rated school, consistently ranks among the top 150 high schools in Arizona and boasts strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Similarly, Richard B Wilson Junior School and Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson, both serving grades K-8, demonstrate impressive academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts. In contrast, other schools in the area, such as Mountain View High School and Tortolita Middle School, have lower graduation rates and test score proficiency compared to the top-performing institutions.

The data also reveals significant variation in spending per student, ranging from $6,509 at Pima County JTED - Mountain View to $13,035 at Ironwood Elementary School. However, the analysis does not show a clear correlation between spending and academic performance, suggesting that other factors, such as teaching quality, curriculum, and school leadership, may play a more significant role in driving student outcomes in this area.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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