For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,411 students in the neighborhood of South Harrison, Tucson, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in South Harrison are Leman Academy Of Excellence East Tucson and Secrist Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Harrison, Tucson, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of South Harrison, Tucson, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leman Academy Of Excellence East Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10200 E Golf Links Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 526-0474
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 526-0474
Gr: K-8 | 1,157 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Secrist Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3400 S Houghton Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 731-5300
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 731-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Harrison, Tucson, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Harrison, Tucson, AZ include Leman Academy Of Excellence East Tucson and Secrist Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Harrison, Tucson?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Harrison, Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Harrison, Tucson?
the neighborhood of South Harrison, Tucson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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