For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 233 students in the neighborhood of Peter Howell, Tucson, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Peter Howell are Pima Prevention Partnership-tucson and Howell Peter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Peter Howell, Tucson, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% 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 Peter Howell, Tucson, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pima Prevention Partnership-tucson
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
924 N Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 917-7880
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 917-7880
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Howell Peter Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Irving Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-7200
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Peter Howell, Tucson, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Peter Howell, Tucson, AZ include Pima Prevention Partnership-tucson and Howell Peter Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Peter Howell, Tucson?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Peter Howell, Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Peter Howell, Tucson?
the neighborhood of Peter Howell, Tucson public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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