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)8 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)11 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 1,184 students at Tucson Unified Virtual Academy.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 2:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Davis Bilingual Magnet School

publicelementaryPK-5

500 W Saint Marys Rd, Tucson, AZ 85701

Teenage Parent Program - Tapp

publichighGrade 6-12

102 N Plumer Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719

Soleng Tom Elementary School

publicmiddlePK-6

11141 East Camino Quince, Tucson, AZ 85748

Raul Grijalva Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

1795 W Drexel Rd, Tucson, AZ 85746

Project More High School

publichighGrade 9-12

440 S. Park, Tucson, AZ 85719

Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School

publicmiddlePK-8

501 E 6Th St, Tucson, AZ 85705

Harriet Johnson Primary School

publicelementaryPK-3

6060 S Joseph Ave, Tucson, AZ 85757

Tucson Unified Virtual Academy

publichighK-12

3645 E Pima St, Tucson, AZ 85716

2700 S La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85713

Laura N. Banks Elementary

publicmiddlePK-6

3200 S Lead Flower Ave, Tucson, AZ 85735

Mary Meredith K-12 School

publichighK-12

755 N Magnolia Ave, Tucson, AZ 85711

Morgan Maxwell School

publicmiddlePK-8

2802 W Anklam Rd, Tucson, AZ 85745

4455 S Mission Rd, Tucson, AZ 85746

Innovation Tech High School

publichighGrade 9-12

3300 S Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713

Mesquite Elementary School

publicelementaryK-5

9455 E Rita Rd, Tucson, AZ 85747

Desert Willow Elementary School

publicelementaryK-5

9400 E Esmond Loop, Tucson, AZ 85747

Vail Academy & High School

publichighK-12

7762 E Science Park Dr, Tucson, AZ 85747

Cottonwood Elementary School

publicmiddleK-6

9950 E Rees Loop, Tucson, AZ 85747

Civano Community K-8 School

publicmiddleK-8

10625 E Drexel Rd, Tucson, AZ 85747

Desert Sky Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

9850 E Rankin Loop, Tucson, AZ 85747

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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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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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