Best Sam Hughes Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 463 students in the neighborhood of Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in Sam Hughes are Sam Hughes Elementary School, Teenage Parent Program - Tapp and Pcjted - Tapp High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sam Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 N Wilson Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 232-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
102 N Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Pcjted - Tapp High School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
102 N Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-3250
Gr: 10-12
Rank: #44.
Edge High School - Himmel Park
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2555 E 1st St # 111
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 881-1389
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ include Sam Hughes Elementary School, Teenage Parent Program - Tapp and Pcjted - Tapp High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sam Hughes, Tucson?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sam Hughes, Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sam Hughes, Tucson?
the neighborhood of Sam Hughes, Tucson public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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