For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,028 students in 85741, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85741, AZ are Robert Richardson Elementary School, J Robert Hendricks Elementary School and Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85741 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85741, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85741, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6901 N Camino De La Tierra
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 696-8500
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 696-8500
Grades: K-6
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
J Robert Hendricks Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3400 W Orange Grove Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 696-8400
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 696-8400
Grades: K-6
| 468 students
Rank: #33.
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2325 W Sunset Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Grades: K-12
| 700 students
Rank: #44.
Butterfield Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3400 W Massingale Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 579-5000
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 579-5000
Grades: PK-6
| 486 students
Rank: #55.
Sonoran Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2325 W Sunset Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Grades: K-12
| 69 students
85741, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7600 North Shannon Rd Bldg. D
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pcjted - Southwest Alt. High School (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
6855 S Mark Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 908-3976
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 908-3976
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pima County Jted Annex (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
4201 N Melpomene Way
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pima County Jted At Empire (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pima County Jted At Indian Oasis (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 383-6800
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 383-6800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pima County Jted At Santa Rita (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3951 S Pantano Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4140 West Ina Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 579-8560
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 579-8560
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
7651 N Oldfather Dr
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 682-4749
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 682-4749
Grades: PK-6
| 307 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 85741, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85741, AZ include Robert Richardson Elementary School, J Robert Hendricks Elementary School and Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85741?
5 public elementary schools are located in 85741.
What is the racial composition of students in 85741?
85741 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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