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)3 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)10 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)6 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 2,258 students at Sunnyside High School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 12:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Altar Valley Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 5-8

16350 W Ajo Hwy, Tucson, AZ 85735

Pima County Schools Superintendent'S Diploma Program

publichighGrade 9-12

130 W Congress St Fl 4, Tucson, AZ 85701

Star Academic High School

publichighGrade 6-12

5093 S Liberty Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706

Craycroft Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

5455 E. Littletown Rd., Tucson, AZ 85706

Liberty Elementary School

publicmiddleK-6

5495 S Liberty Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706

Drexel Elementary School

publicmiddlePK-6

801 E Drexel Rd, Tucson, AZ 85706

Elvira Elementary School

publicmiddleK-6

250 W Elvira Rd, Tucson, AZ 85756

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

265 West Nebraska Street, Tucson, AZ 85706

Santa Clara Elementary School

publicmiddleK-6

6910 S Santa Clara Ave, Tucson, AZ 85756

Mission Manor Elementary School

publicmiddlePK-6

600 W Santa Rosa St, Tucson, AZ 85706

Sunnyside High School

publichighGrade 9-12

1725 E Bilby Rd, Tucson, AZ 85706

Emily Gray Junior High School

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

11150 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85749

Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 5-8

5385 E Littletown Rd, Tucson, AZ 85756

5102 S Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706

Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School

publicmiddleGrade 4-8

3700 E Alvord Rd, Tucson, AZ 85706

Tanque Verde Elementary School

publicmiddlePK-6

2600 N Fennimore Ave, Tucson, AZ 85749

6630 E Lightning Dr, Tucson, AZ 85708

C E Rose Elementary School

publicmiddlePK-8

710 W Michigan St, Tucson, AZ 85714

Summit View Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

1900 E Summit St, Tucson, AZ 85706

Tanque Verde High School

publichighGrade 9-12

4201 N Melpomene Way, Tucson, AZ 85749

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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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