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Tucson Unified District (4403) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 62 public preschools serving 21,328 students in Tucson Unified District (4403) School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Arizona.
Public Preschools in Tucson Unified District (4403) School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
90 Schools
840 Schools
# Students
40,929 Students
395,381 Students
# Teachers
2,853 Teachers
23,848 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tucson Unified District (4403) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 603 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#351 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
24%
Graduation Rate
82%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
% American Indian
4%
4%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
65%
49%
% Black
7%
6%
% White
18%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,660 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,183 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$518 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$458 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,660
$11,421
Spending / Student
$11,183
$11,323
Best Tucson Unified District (4403) School District Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Gale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
678 S Gollob Rd
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4500
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Lineweaver Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
461 S Bryant Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-7700
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4757 E Winsett St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-6600
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9066 E 29th St
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4900
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Collier Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3900 N Bear Canyon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 584-4800
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 584-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
Borman K-8 School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6630 E Lightning Dr
Tucson, AZ 85708
(520) 584-4600
Tucson, AZ 85708
(520) 584-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1010.
W Arthur Sewel Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
425 N Sahuara Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 584-7200
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 584-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Robins Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3939 N Magnetite Ln
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 908-4300
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 908-4300
Gr: PK-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1212.
Van Buskirk Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
725 E Fair St
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 225-3700
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 225-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Annie Kellond Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6606 E Lehigh Dr
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-5100
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Borton Primary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1000
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Tolson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 S Greasewood Rd
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-3300
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1616.
Davis Bilingual Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 W Saint Marys Rd
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1400
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1717.
Soleng Tom Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11141 East Camino Quince
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 731-5400
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 731-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1818.
Anna Henry Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 N Igo Way
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4700
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1919.
Vesey Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5005 S Butts Rd
Tucson, AZ 85757
(520) 908-4600
Tucson, AZ 85757
(520) 908-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Cragin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2945 N Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-6700
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Frances J Warren Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3505 W Milton Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 908-4700
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 908-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2222.
Wheeler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1818 S Avenida Del Sol
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-5500
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2323.
John E White Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2315 W Canada St
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 908-5300
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 908-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Drachman Primary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1085 S 10th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1500
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1500
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Dunham Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9850 E 29th St
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 731-4200
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 731-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Ford Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8001 E Stella Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 731-4300
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 731-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Miles-exploratory Learning Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2200
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2200
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2828.
Henry Hank Oyama
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2700 S La Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-5700
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Bloom Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8310 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 731-3700
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 731-3700
Gr: PK-6 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
W V Whitmore Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5330 E Glenn St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-8000
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3131.
John B Wright Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4311 E Linden St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-8100
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-8100
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Howell Peter Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Irving Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-7200
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Laura N. Banks Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3200 S Lead Flower Ave
Tucson, AZ 85735
(520) 908-5700
Tucson, AZ 85735
(520) 908-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Manzo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
855 N Melrose Ave
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-1900
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3535.
Ochoa Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 W 25th St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-2400
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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