For the 2024 school year, there are 11 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 35%), 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 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Esmond Station School
(Math: 74% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 730 students
Rank: #33.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9455 E Rita Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2102
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2102
Grades: K-5
| 716 students
Rank: #44.
Pima County Jted At Empire
Vocational School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Empire High School
(Math: 71% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 861 students
Rank: #66.
Vail Blended Learning
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 66 students
Rank: #77.
Desert Willow Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9400 E Esmond Loop
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2302
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2302
Grades: K-5
| 784 students
Rank: #88.
Desert Sky Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9850 E Rankin Loop
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2700
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 795 students
Rank: #99.
Mica Mountain High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10800 E Valencia
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3800
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 906 students
Rank: #1010.
Pima County Jted At Indian Oasis
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 383-6800
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 383-6800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
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, AZ?
11 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ?
the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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