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Best Pima County Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 387 public schools serving 148,911 students in Pima County, AZ (there are 96 private schools, serving 13,391 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Pima County, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Pima County, AZ are University High School, Basis Oro Valley and Basis Oro Valley Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pima County, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Pima County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Pima County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Gr: 8-12 | 1,001 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Basis Oro Valley
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11155 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 308-5220
Gr: 5-12 | 570 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Basis Oro Valley Primary
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11155 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 812-5900
Gr: K-6 | 649 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Senita Valley Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10750 E Bilby Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3100
Gr: PK-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Basis Tucson Primary
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3825 E 2nd St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-6367
Gr: K-12 | 823 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Fruchthendler Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7470 E Cloud Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 731-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Pcjted - Catalina Foothills High School
Vocational School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4300 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 209-8351
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Pcjted - Empire High School
Vocational School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 879-3000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Basis Tucson North
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5740 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 207-0076
Gr: 5-12 | 751 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
The Innovation Academy
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
825 W Desert Fairways Dr
Tucson, AZ 85755
(520) 269-4610
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10701 S. White Lightning
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1212.
Esmond Station School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9400 S Atterbury Wash Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1313.
Pcjted - University High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-4300
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1414.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9455 E Rita Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2102
Gr: K-5 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1515.
Sunrise Drive Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5301 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7900
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1616.
Hermosa Montessori Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12051 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-5518
Gr: K-8 | 222 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1717.
Ventana Vista Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6085 N Kolb Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 209-8000
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1818.
Tanque Verde Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2600 N Fennimore Ave
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-4244
Gr: PK-6 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1919.
Canyon View Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5725 N Sabino Canyon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 209-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Corona Foothills Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16705 S Houghton Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Sam Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 N Wilson Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 232-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2222.
Empire High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2323.
Manzanita School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3000 E Manzanita Ave
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7800
Gr: K-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Khalsa School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3701 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-3611
Gr: K-8 | 255 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Leman Academy Of Excellence-oro Valley Arizona
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1410 W Tangerine Rd
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 912-4005
Gr: K-8 | 1,018 student Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2626.
Desert Willow Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9400 E Esmond Loop
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2302
Gr: K-5 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Painted Sky Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12620 N Woodburne Ave
Tucson, AZ 85755
(520) 696-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Tanque Verde High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4201 N Melpomene Way
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 760-0801
Gr: 9-12 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2929.
Copper Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17650 S Canyon Edge Trl
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3030.
Vail Academy & High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7762 E Science Park Dr
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1900
Gr: K-12 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3131.
Catalina Foothills High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4300 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,868 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3232.
Pcjted - Vail High School
Vocational School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7762 E Science Park Dr
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #3333.
Vail Blended Learning
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1300
Gr: 6-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 71:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Agua Caliente School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11420 E Limberlost Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-2235
Gr: PK-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Leman Academy Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7720 N Silverbell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 639-8080
Gr: K-8 | 1,144 student Minority enrollment: 57%
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pima County, AZ

Pima County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
A Child's View School (Closed 2015)
2846 Drexel Road, Suite 100
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 578-2075
Gr: K-5 | 45 students Minority enrollment: 91%
A. C. E. (Closed 2024)
11279 W Grier Rd
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-4773
Gr: 7-12
Academic & Personal Excellence High School (Closed 2008)
2859 East Elvira Rd D
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 889-4246
Gr: 6-12
Academy Adventures Mid-town (Closed 2009)
Charter School
825 E. Ft. Lowell Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 407-1200
Academy Adventures Primary School (Closed 2020)
3902 N Flowing Wells Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(602) 821-6900
Gr: K-5
Academy Of Math And Science Advanced Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3448 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(623) 526-9300
Gr: K-8 | 211 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Ajo School (Closed 2023)
P.o. Box 68
Ajo, AZ 85321
(520) 387-5618
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Allsport Academy (Closed 2023)
6211 East Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-2150
Gr: 5-9 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Amerischools Children's Academy - Tucson (Closed 2005)
1346 N. Stone Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 620-1100
Gr: K-6 | 186 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Amphi Academy At Donaldson (Closed 2018)
2040 W Omar Drive
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5000
Gr: K-6
Arizona Academy Of Leadership (Closed 2013)
5660 South 12th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 887-5863
Gr: K-8 | 191 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Arizona Academy Of Leadership - Central (Closed 2013)
40 West Ft. Lowell
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 807-9668
Gr: K-7 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Arizona College Prep Academy (Closed 2023)
3434 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 722-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Asdb - Elp Satellite 1 Preschool (Jo Combs Preschool) (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
37611 N Pecan Crk
Tucson, AZ 85754
(480) 404-2512
Gr: PK | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Asdb/tucson Blind School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3731
Gr: K-12
Aztec Desert Vista High School (Closed 2014)
5901 South Calle Santa Cruz
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 206-5000
Gr: 9-12
Aztec Middle College (Closed 2014)
2202 West Anklam Rd
Tucson, AZ 85709
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 9-12
Aztec Middle College - East (Closed 2014)
8181 East Irvington Bldg E5
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 9-12
Aztec Middle College Northwest (Closed 2014)
7600 North Shannon Rd Bldg. D
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 9-12
Aztlan Academy (Closed 2012)
802 West Silverlake Rd
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 573-1500
Gr: 6-12
Baboquivari Child Development (Closed 2006)
Po Box 248
Sells, AZ 85634
Beginning Academy (Closed 2010)
3067 North Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 299-6259
Gr: K-5
Brichta Elementary School (Closed 2014)
2110 West Brichta Dr
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-6060
Gr: PK-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Broadway Alternative Middle School (Closed 2006)
2120 E. Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2510
Gr: 6-8 | 9 students
Broadway Bridge Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2120 East Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 9 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Calli Ollin Academy (Closed 2023)
4747 W. Calle Vicam
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Calli Ollin High School (Closed 2011)
200 North Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Gr: 9-12
Cape School-detention (Closed 2023)
2225 E Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 740-4704
Gr: 3-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Cape School-jail High School (Closed 2023)
1270 W Silverlake Rd
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 740-4704
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Carson Middle School (Closed 2014)
7777 East Stella Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 6-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Catalina Mountain School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
14500 North Oracle Rd.
Catalina, AZ 85738
(520) 818-3484
Cesar Chavez Middle School (Closed 2012)
802 West Silverlake Rd
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 573-1500
Gr: 6-12
Changemaker High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1300 S Belvedere Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 615-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Chaparral Middle School (Closed 2015)
3700 E Alvord
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4700
Children's Success Academy (Closed 2017)
925 E. Bilby Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 799-8403
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Pima County, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Pima County, AZ include University High School, Basis Oro Valley and Basis Oro Valley Primary.
How many public schools are located in Pima County?
387 public schools are located in Pima County.
What percentage of students in Pima County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Pima County are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pima County?
Pima County public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pima County are often viewed compared to one another?

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