For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,250 students in the neighborhood of Terra Del Sol, Tucson, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in Terra Del Sol are Wheeler Elementary School, Palo Verde High Magnet School and Pcjted - Palo Verde High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Terra Del Sol, Tucson, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% 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 Terra Del Sol, Tucson, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheeler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1818 S Avenida Del Sol
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-5500
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Palo Verde High Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1302 S Avenida Vega
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-7400
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-7400
Gr: 8-12 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Pcjted - Palo Verde High School
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1302 S Avenida Vega
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 584-7400
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 584-7400
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #44.
Canyon Rose Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2401 S Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 797-4884
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 797-4884
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Terra Del Sol, Tucson, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Terra Del Sol, Tucson, AZ include Wheeler Elementary School, Palo Verde High Magnet School and Pcjted - Palo Verde High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Terra Del Sol, Tucson?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Terra Del Sol, Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Terra Del Sol, Tucson?
the neighborhood of Terra Del Sol, Tucson public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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