For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 413 students in the neighborhood of El Rio Acres, Tucson, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in El Rio Acres are Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 1, Asdb - Region 3 and Tully Elementary Accelerated Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of El Rio Acres, Tucson, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of El Rio Acres, Tucson, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 1
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1607 Navajo Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #22.
Asdb - Region 3
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #33.
Tully Elementary Accelerated Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1701 W El Rio Dr
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-3400
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Asdb - Tucson Campus
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Gr: K-12 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Tucson Campus Preschool
Special Education School
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Gr: PK | 19 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Tucson Vip - Inactivating In Fy 21
Special Education School
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of El Rio Acres, Tucson, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of El Rio Acres, Tucson, AZ include Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 1, Asdb - Region 3 and Tully Elementary Accelerated Magnet School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of El Rio Acres, Tucson?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of El Rio Acres, Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of El Rio Acres, Tucson?
the neighborhood of El Rio Acres, Tucson public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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