For the 2024-25 school year, there are 344 public schools serving 124,749 students in Tucson, AZ (there are 93 private schools, serving 12,815 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Tucson, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Tucson, 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.
Tucson, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Tucson have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tucson, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University High School
Magnet 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
| 1,060 students
Rank: #22.
Basis Oro Valley
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 565 students
Rank: #33.
Basis Oro Valley Primary
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 666 students
Rank: #44.
Basis Tucson Primary
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 806 students
Rank: #55.
Fruchthendler Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 324 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Pcjted - Catalina Foothills High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet 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: #6 - 76. - 7.
Pcjted - Empire High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet 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: #8 - 108. - 10.
Basis Tucson North
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 801 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Catalina Foothills High School
Magnet 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
| 1,887 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
The Innovation Academy
Magnet School
(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
| 411 students
Rank: #1111.
Esmond Station School
Magnet 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
| 740 students
Rank: #1212.
Pcjted - University High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet 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: #1313.
Sunrise Drive Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 525 students
Rank: #1414.
Mesquite Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 736 students
Rank: #1515.
Pima County Jted At Empire
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1616.
Empire High School
Magnet 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
| 876 students
Rank: #1717.
Ventana Vista Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 470 students
Rank: #1818.
Vail Blended Learning
Magnet School
(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
| 74 students
Rank: #1919.
Manzanita School
Magnet 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
| 595 students
Rank: #2020.
Desert Willow Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 712 students
Rank: #2121.
Sam Hughes Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 325 students
Rank: #2222.
Tanque Verde Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 644 students
Rank: #2323.
Leman Academy Of Excellence-oro Valley Arizona
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 1,021 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Agua Caliente School
Magnet 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
| 470 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Canyon View Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 394 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Painted Sky Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 389 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Tanque Verde High School
Magnet 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
| 712 students
Rank: #2828.
Pcjted - Vail High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet 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: #2929.
Khalsa School
Magnet School
Charter 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
| 261 students
Rank: #3030.
Leman Academy Of Excellence
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 1,146 students
Rank: #3131.
Hermosa Montessori Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 212 students
Rank: #3232.
Ironwood Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2475 W Naranja Dr
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 696-3902
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 696-3902
Grades: 9-12
| 1,556 students
Rank: #3333.
Canyon Del Oro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 W Calle Concordia
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5560
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5560
Grades: 9-12
| 1,691 students
Rank: #3434.
Academy Of Tucson High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10720 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 733-0096
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 733-0096
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
Rank: #3535.
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
440 S Main Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1200
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
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Tucson, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A Child's View School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
2846 Drexel Road, Suite 100
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 578-2075
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 578-2075
Grades: K-5
| 45 students
Academic & Personal Excellence High School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
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 Primary School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
3902 N Flowing Wells Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(602) 821-6900
Tucson, AZ 85705
(602) 821-6900
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Allsport Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
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
Arizona Academy Of Leadership (Closed 2013)
Charter School
5660 South 12th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 887-5863
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 887-5863
Grades: K-8
| 191 students
Arizona Academy Of Leadership - Central (Closed 2013)
Charter School
40 West Ft. Lowell
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 807-9668
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 807-9668
Grades: K-7
| 10 students
Arizona College Prep Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3434 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 722-1200
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 722-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 74 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
Aztlan Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
802 West Silverlake Rd
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 573-1500
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 573-1500
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Beginning Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
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
Calli Ollin Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4747 W. Calle Vicam
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Calli Ollin High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
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
Cesar Chavez Middle School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
802 West Silverlake Rd
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 573-1500
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 573-1500
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
3700 E Alvord
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4700
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Children's Success Academy (Closed 2017)
Charter School
925 E. Bilby Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 799-8403
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 799-8403
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Copper Point High School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
732 W Roger Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 203-4876
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 203-4876
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
5949 East 29th St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 225-6060
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Davis Education Center (Closed 2007)
Charter School
P. O. Box 11039
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 722-8130
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 722-8130
Grades: K-8
| 156 students
Desert Mosaic School (Closed 2017)
Charter School
5757 W. Ajo Highway
Tucson, AZ 85735
(520) 578-2022
Tucson, AZ 85735
(520) 578-2022
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Desert Springs Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
10129 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 321-9233
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 321-9233
Grades: K-5
| 69 students
Desert Springs Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3833 E. 2nd St.
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 321-1709
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 321-1709
Grades: K-8
| 110 students
Direct Link I Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
445 S. Park
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2698
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2698
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
445 South Park
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2698
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2698
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Edge Charter School - Pascua Yaqui (Closed 2006)
Charter School
2555 E. First St.
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 879-5874
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 879-5874
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tucson, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Tucson, AZ include University High School, Basis Oro Valley and Basis Oro Valley Primary.
How many public schools are located in Tucson?
344 public schools are located in Tucson.
What percentage of students in Tucson go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Tucson are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tucson?
Tucson public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Tucson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Tucson include: Valencia Middle School vs. Pistor Middle School, Coronado K-8 School vs. Richard B Wilson Jr School, Pistor Middle School vs. Valencia Middle School
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