For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 673 students in the neighborhood of West University, Tucson, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in West University are Mexicayotl Academy, Paulo Freire Freedom School - University and Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West University, 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 31% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% 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 West University, Tucson, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mexicayotl Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
667 N 7th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 624-4018
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 624-4018
Gr: K-8 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Paulo Freire Freedom School - University
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 E. University Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 624-7552
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 624-7552
Gr: 6-8 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 E 6th St
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-2900
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-2900
Gr: PK-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West University, Tucson, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West University, Tucson, AZ include Mexicayotl Academy, Paulo Freire Freedom School - University and Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West University, Tucson?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West University, Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West University, Tucson?
the neighborhood of West University, Tucson public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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