Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Painted Sky Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Painted Sky Elementary School serves the north part of Tucson, AZ, covering an attendance area of approximately 26.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Painted Sky Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Painted Sky Elementary School's student population of 416 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
416 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Painted Sky Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Painted Sky Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#161 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
41%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Painted Sky Elementary School's ranking?
Painted Sky Elementary School is ranked #161 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Painted Sky Elementary School often compared to?
Painted Sky Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winifred Harelson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Painted Sky Elementary School?
416 students attend Painted Sky Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Painted Sky Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Painted Sky Elementary School?
Painted Sky Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Painted Sky Elementary School offer ?
Painted Sky Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Painted Sky Elementary School part of?
Painted Sky Elementary School is part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406).
In what neighborhood is Painted Sky Elementary School located?
Painted Sky Elementary School is located in the Rancho Vistoso neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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