For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,007 students in the neighborhood of Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Palo Verde are Amerischools Academy - Tucson, Tucson Unified Virtual Academy and Catalina High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amerischools Academy - Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1150 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 620-1100
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 620-1100
Gr: K-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Tucson Unified Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3645 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-8770
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-8770
Gr: K-12 | 1,184 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Catalina High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3645 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-8400
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-8400
Gr: 8-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ include Amerischools Academy - Tucson, Tucson Unified Virtual Academy and Catalina High School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Palo Verde, Tucson?
4 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Palo Verde, Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Palo Verde, Tucson?
the neighborhood of Palo Verde, Tucson public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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