Best Fairgrounds Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 261 students in the neighborhood of Fairgrounds, Tucson, AZ.
The top-ranked public school in Fairgrounds is Van Buskirk Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fairgrounds, Tucson, AZ public school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Fairgrounds, Tucson, AZ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van Buskirk Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
725 E Fair St
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 225-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fairgrounds, Tucson, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fairgrounds, Tucson, AZ include Van Buskirk Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairgrounds, Tucson?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairgrounds, Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fairgrounds, Tucson?
the neighborhood of Fairgrounds, Tucson public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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