For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 75 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Downtown is Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson, AZ public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
47 E Pennington St
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 352-0057
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 352-0057
Gr: 6-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson, AZ include Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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