For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 673 students in the neighborhood of West University, Tucson, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West University are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of West University, Tucson, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
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 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of West University, Tucson, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of West University, Tucson, AZ include Paulo Freire Freedom School - University and Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of West University, Tucson?
3 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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