For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,013 students in the neighborhood of Sunnyside, Tucson, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Sunnyside are Pima Vocational High School, Pima County Jted - Star and Star Academic High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sunnyside, Tucson, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Sunnyside, Tucson, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pima Vocational High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
175 W Irvington Rd
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 724-9740
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 724-9740
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Rank: #22.
Pima County Jted - Star
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5093 S Liberty Ave
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: #33.
Star Academic High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5093 S Liberty Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2300
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2300
Grades: 6-12
| 303 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5495 S Liberty Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3100
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3100
Grades: K-6
| 524 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mission Manor Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Santa Rosa St
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3500
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 487 students
Rank: #66.
Toltecali High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
251 W Irvington Rd
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 807-7923
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 807-7923
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: #77.
Apollo Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
265 West Nebraska Street
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4500
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 502 students
Rank: #88.
La Paloma Academy-south
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5660 S 12th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 807-9668
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 807-9668
Grades: K-8
| 504 students
Rank: #99.
Southgate Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
850 W Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 741-7900
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 741-7900
Grades: K-12
| 477 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sunnyside, Tucson, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sunnyside, Tucson, AZ include Pima Vocational High School, Pima County Jted - Star and Star Academic High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunnyside, Tucson?
10 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunnyside, Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sunnyside, Tucson?
the neighborhood of Sunnyside, Tucson public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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