For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 75 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle 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 middle school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), 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 middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson, AZ (2026-27)
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 middle schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson, AZ include Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson?
1 public middle 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 middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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