For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 153 students in the neighborhood of Southern Heights, Tucson, AZ.
The top-ranked public school in Southern Heights is Ochoa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southern Heights, Tucson, AZ public school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 Southern Heights, Tucson, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ochoa Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 W 25th St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-2400
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southern Heights, Tucson, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southern Heights, Tucson, AZ include Ochoa Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southern Heights, Tucson?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southern Heights, Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southern Heights, Tucson?
the neighborhood of Southern Heights, Tucson public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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