For the 2025 school year, there are 387 public schools serving 148,911 students in Pima County, AZ (there are 96 private schools, serving 12,955 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 34% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Grades: 8-12
| 1,001 students
Rank: #22.
Basis Oro Valley
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11155 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 308-5220
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 308-5220
Grades: 5-12
| 570 students
Rank: #33.
Basis Oro Valley Primary
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11155 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 812-5900
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 812-5900
Grades: K-6
| 649 students
Rank: #44.
Senita Valley Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10750 E Bilby Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3100
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3100
Grades: PK-8
| 710 students
Rank: #55.
Basis Tucson Primary
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3825 E 2nd St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-6367
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-6367
Grades: K-12
| 823 students
Rank: #66.
Fruchthendler Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7470 E Cloud Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 731-4400
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 731-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 327 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Pcjted - Catalina Foothills High School
Vocational School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4300 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 209-8351
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 209-8351
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Pcjted - Empire High School
Vocational School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 879-3000
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 879-3000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Basis Tucson North
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5740 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 207-0076
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 207-0076
Grades: 5-12
| 751 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Catalina Foothills High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4300 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-8300
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,868 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
The Innovation Academy
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
825 W Desert Fairways Dr
Tucson, AZ 85755
(520) 269-4610
Tucson, AZ 85755
(520) 269-4610
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #1212.
Esmond Station School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9400 S Atterbury Wash Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3400
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 739 students
Rank: #1313.
Pcjted - University High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-4300
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-4300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1414.
Sunrise Drive Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5301 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7900
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7900
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9455 E Rita Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2102
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2102
Grades: K-5
| 677 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10701 S. White Lightning
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3600
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 724 students
Rank: #1717.
Empire High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3000
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 888 students
Rank: #1818.
Ventana Vista Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6085 N Kolb Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 209-8000
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 209-8000
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #1919.
Vail Blended Learning
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1300
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1300
Grades: 6-12
| 71 students
Rank: #2020.
Manzanita School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3000 E Manzanita Ave
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7800
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7800
Grades: K-5
| 582 students
Rank: #2121.
Vail Academy & High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7762 E Science Park Dr
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1900
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1900
Grades: K-12
| 564 students
Rank: #2222.
Desert Willow Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9400 E Esmond Loop
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2302
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2302
Grades: K-5
| 759 students
Rank: #2323.
Sam Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 N Wilson Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 232-7400
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 232-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #2424.
Tanque Verde Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2600 N Fennimore Ave
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-4244
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-4244
Grades: PK-6
| 625 students
Rank: #2525.
Leman Academy Of Excellence-oro Valley Arizona
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1410 W Tangerine Rd
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 912-4005
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 912-4005
Grades: K-8
| 1,018 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Agua Caliente School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11420 E Limberlost Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-2235
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-2235
Grades: PK-6
| 428 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Canyon View Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5725 N Sabino Canyon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 209-7700
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 209-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Painted Sky Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12620 N Woodburne Ave
Tucson, AZ 85755
(520) 696-3800
Tucson, AZ 85755
(520) 696-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Tanque Verde High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4201 N Melpomene Way
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 760-0801
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 760-0801
Grades: 9-12
| 730 students
Rank: #3030.
Pcjted - Vail High School
Vocational School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7762 E Science Park Dr
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3131.
Khalsa School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3701 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-3611
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-3611
Grades: K-8
| 255 students
Rank: #3232.
Copper Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17650 S Canyon Edge Trl
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3700
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #3333.
Corona Foothills Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16705 S Houghton Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3500
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 596 students
Rank: #3434.
Leman Academy Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7720 N Silverbell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 639-8080
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 639-8080
Grades: K-8
| 1,144 students
Rank: #3535.
Hermosa Montessori Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12051 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-5518
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-5518
Grades: K-8
| 222 students
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Pima County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2846 Drexel Road, Suite 100
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 578-2075
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 578-2075
Grades: K-5
| 45 students
2859 East Elvira Rd D
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 889-4246
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 889-4246
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Academy Adventures Mid-town (Closed 2009)
Charter School
825 E. Ft. Lowell Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 407-1200
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 407-1200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3902 N Flowing Wells Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(602) 821-6900
Tucson, AZ 85705
(602) 821-6900
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
3448 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(623) 526-9300
Tucson, AZ 85719
(623) 526-9300
Grades: K-8
| 211 students
6211 East Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-2150
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-2150
Grades: 5-9
| 40 students
1346 N. Stone Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 620-1100
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 620-1100
Grades: K-6
| 186 students
2040 W Omar Drive
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5000
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5000
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
5660 South 12th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 887-5863
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 887-5863
Grades: K-8
| 191 students
40 West Ft. Lowell
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 807-9668
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 807-9668
Grades: K-7
| 10 students
3434 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 722-1200
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 722-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Asdb - Elp Satellite 1 Preschool (Jo Combs Preschool) (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
37611 N Pecan Crk
Tucson, AZ 85754
(480) 404-2512
Tucson, AZ 85754
(480) 404-2512
Grades: PK
| 3 students
Asdb/tucson Blind School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3731
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3731
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
5901 South Calle Santa Cruz
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 206-5000
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 206-5000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2202 West Anklam Rd
Tucson, AZ 85709
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85709
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
8181 East Irvington Bldg E5
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a 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
802 West Silverlake Rd
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 573-1500
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 573-1500
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
3067 North Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 299-6259
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 299-6259
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
2110 West Brichta Dr
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-6060
Grades: PK-6
| 348 students
2120 E. Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2510
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2510
Grades: 6-8
| 9 students
Broadway Bridge Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2120 East Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 9
| 17 students
4747 W. Calle Vicam
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
200 North Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2225 E Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 740-4704
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 740-4704
Grades: 3-12
| 37 students
1270 W Silverlake Rd
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 740-4704
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 740-4704
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
7777 East Stella Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 6-8
| 443 students
Catalina Mountain School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
14500 North Oracle Rd.
Catalina, AZ 85738
(520) 818-3484
Catalina, AZ 85738
(520) 818-3484
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
802 West Silverlake Rd
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 573-1500
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 573-1500
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Changemaker High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1300 S Belvedere Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 615-2200
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 615-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
3700 E Alvord
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4700
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
925 E. Bilby Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 799-8403
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 799-8403
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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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?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pima County include: Walden Grove High School vs. Sahuarita High School, Sahuarita High School vs. Walden Grove High School, Valencia Middle School vs. Pistor Middle School
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