For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,860 students in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in Rita Ranch are Pcjted - Empire High School, Esmond Station School and Mesquite Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pcjted - Empire High School
Vocational School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 879-3000
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 879-3000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Esmond Station School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9400 S Atterbury Wash Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3400
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9455 E Rita Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2102
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2102
Gr: K-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Empire High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3000
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Desert Willow Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9400 E Esmond Loop
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2302
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2302
Gr: K-5 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Vail Blended Learning
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1300
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1300
Gr: 6-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 72:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Desert Sky Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9850 E Rankin Loop
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2700
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Mica Mountain High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10800 E Valencia
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3800
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,319 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Pcjted - Mica Mountain High School
Vocational School
10800 E Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ include Pcjted - Empire High School, Esmond Station School and Mesquite Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Tucson?
11 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Tucson?
the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Tucson public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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