What types of schools are available in Tucson, Arizona?

Tucson, Arizona offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Tucson, Arizona

Q: How many schools are in Tucson, Arizona?

There are 270 schools in Tucson, Arizona, serving 114,563 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Tucson?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Tucson, Arizona, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 270 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

270

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

114,563

Total Students

Across Tucson

15:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

270 schools found

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Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)11 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)8 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 2,938 students at Tucson Magnet High School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Tully Elementary Accelerated Magnet School

publicelementaryPK-5

1701 W El Rio Dr, Tucson, AZ 85745

Borton Primary Magnet School

publicelementaryPK-5

700 E 22Nd St, Tucson, AZ 85713

Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School

publicelementaryPK-5

4757 E Winsett St, Tucson, AZ 85711

3645 E Pima St, Tucson, AZ 85716

Blenman Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

1695 N Country Club Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716

Palo Verde High Magnet School

publichighGrade 8-12

1302 S Avenida Vega, Tucson, AZ 85710

Cragin Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

2945 N Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716

Cavett Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

2120 E Naco Vis, Tucson, AZ 85713

University High School

publichighGrade 8-12

421 N Arcadia Ave, Tucson, AZ 85711

Tucson Magnet High School

publichighGrade 8-12

400 N 2Nd Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705

Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School

publicelementaryPK-5

440 S Main Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

3500 S 12Th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713

421 N Arcadia Ave, Tucson, AZ 85711

545 N Camino Seco, Tucson, AZ 85710

2001 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85713

8310 E Pima St, Tucson, AZ 85715

Santa Rita High School

publichighGrade 8-12

3951 S Pantano Rd, Tucson, AZ 85730

Collier Elementary School

publicmiddlePK-6

3900 N Bear Canyon Rd, Tucson, AZ 85749

Maldonado Amelia Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

3535 W Messala Way, Tucson, AZ 85746

Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

5831 E Pima St, Tucson, AZ 85712

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Tucson

Tucson, Arizona is home to 270 schools serving over 114,563 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Tucson, Arizona?

There are 270 schools in Tucson, serving 114,563 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Tucson?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Tucson include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Tucson?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Tucson is 15:1.

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