Best Schools in Tucson, Arizona
337 schools · 176 Elementary · 36 Middle · 87 High · 38 Other
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.2/10
- Median household income
- $71,562
- Median home value
- $305,959
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36%
- Avg commute
- 25 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 64%
31% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Tucson compares
Arizona rank
#53 of 95
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Arizona avg (6.3)
Median household income
$72k
101% of Arizona median
Schools in this city
293
About Schools in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson's public school system spans 257 ranked schools, giving parents a wide field to compare. The citywide average lands at 6.1 out of 10 — a mid-range baseline that reflects meaningful variation across the city. Seventy-four schools, 29% of all ranked schools, score 7 or above, so strong options exist but require deliberate searching rather than geographic luck.
The elementary tier leads Tucson's performance. Civano Community K-8 School tops the city's rankings at 9.3 out of 10, followed by Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback at 9.2 and Agua Caliente School at 9.1. Marshall Elementary and Ventana Vista Elementary round out the top five at 9.1 and 9.0, respectively. All five of Tucson's highest-ranked schools are elementary-level, which is critical context for families making long-term neighborhood decisions. Parents with middle or high school-aged children will need to research those grades independently — the top-school concentration at the K-8 level doesn't automatically signal equivalent strength further up.
The 6.1 average tells a practical story: for every school in the top tier, several perform below the citywide mean. The 71% of schools scoring under 7 aren't uniformly weak, but the spread is wide enough that school choice in Tucson carries real stakes. Proximity-based enrollment can land a child at a near-perfect school or a well-below-average one, depending entirely on home address.
For parents benchmarking Tucson against other cities, the 29% rate of high-performers provides a useful starting point. Families prioritizing academics should target that top tier and verify current enrollment options — charter schools like Liberty Traditional appear among the leaders, which means open-enrollment pathways may exist regardless of home address. Use the 9.0-plus schools as your first screen, confirm whether each covers your child's grade level since K-8 and elementary-only schools differ in reach, and treat scores as an entry filter before visiting. Ranked public schools are the basis here; private and unranked options add further choice but require a separate search.
Elementary Schools
176 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 428 students · Pre-K–6th | 9.1 |
| 2 | 144 students · Kindergarten–8th | 9.1 |
| 3 | 273 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.0 |
| 4 | 434 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.8 |
| 5 | 298 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.7 |
| 6 | 625 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.6 |
| 7 | 327 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.6 |
| 8 | 65 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.5 |
| 9 | 411 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.5 |
| 10 | 526 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.3 |
| 11 | 269 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.3 |
| 12 | 301 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.3 |
| 13 | 405 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.3 |
| 14 | 252 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.2 |
| 15 | 490 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.2 |
| 16 | 269 students · Pre-K–3rd | 8.2 |
| 17 | 34 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.1 |
| 18 | 759 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.1 |
| 19 | 66 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.0 |
| 20 | 359 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.0 |
| 21 | 321 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.0 |
| 22 | 677 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.0 |
| 23 | 255 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.9 |
| 24 | 468 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.9 |
| 25 | 466 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.9 |
Show 151 more elementary schools
| 26 | 491 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.9 | ||
| 27 | 281 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 | ||
| 28 | 193 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 | ||
| 29 | 234 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.7 | ||
| 30 | 1,144 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.7 | ||
| 31 | 254 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.7 | ||
| 32 | 363 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.7 | ||
| 33 | 486 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.6 | ||
| 34 | 582 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.4 | ||
| 35 | 269 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.4 | ||
| 36 | 739 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.4 | ||
| 37 | 389 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.3 | ||
| 38 | 352 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.3 | ||
| 39 | 371 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.2 | ||
| 40 | 1,246 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.1 | ||
| 41 | 1,160 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.1 | ||
| 42 | 189 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.1 | ||
| 43 | 250 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.1 | ||
| 44 | 381 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.1 | ||
| 45 | 200 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.1 | ||
| 46 | 112 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.0 | ||
| 47 | 247 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.0 | ||
| 48 | 611 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.0 | ||
| 49 | 650 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.9 | ||
| 50 | 1,354 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.9 | ||
| 51 | 354 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.9 | ||
| 52 | 398 students · Pre-K–2nd | 6.8 | ||
| 53 | 576 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.8 | ||
| 54 | 430 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.7 | ||
| 55 | 943 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.7 | ||
| 56 | 510 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.7 | ||
| 57 | 388 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.6 | ||
| 58 | 124 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.5 | ||
| 59 | 242 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.5 | ||
| 60 | 161 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.5 | ||
| 61 | 279 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.5 | ||
| 62 | 222 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.4 | ||
| 63 | 526 students · Kindergarten–3rd | 6.4 | ||
| 64 | 362 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.4 | ||
| 65 | 366 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.3 | ||
| 66 | 473 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.3 | ||
| 67 | 112 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.3 | ||
| 68 | 35 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.2 | ||
| 69 | 1,018 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.2 | ||
| 70 | 44 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.1 | ||
| 71 | 480 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.1 | ||
| 72 | 376 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.1 | ||
| 73 | 163 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.0 | ||
| 74 | 339 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.0 | ||
| 75 | 147 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.9 | ||
| 76 | 305 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.9 | ||
| 77 | 570 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.9 | ||
| 78 | 598 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.9 | ||
| 79 | 404 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.8 | ||
| 80 | 333 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.8 | ||
| 81 | 277 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.8 | ||
| 82 | 363 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.8 | ||
| 83 | 586 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.8 | ||
| 84 | 355 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.8 | ||
| 85 | 380 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.7 | ||
| 86 | 759 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.7 | ||
| 87 | 245 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.7 | ||
| 88 | 719 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.6 | ||
| 89 | 1,118 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.6 | ||
| 90 | 457 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.6 | ||
| 91 | 299 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.5 | ||
| 92 | 308 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.5 | ||
| 93 | 422 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.5 | ||
| 94 | 431 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.3 | ||
| 95 | 954 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.3 | ||
| 96 | 368 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.3 | ||
| 97 | 1,062 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.3 | ||
| 98 | 302 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.1 | ||
| 99 | 487 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.1 | ||
| 100 | 439 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.9 | ||
| 101 | 372 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.9 | ||
| 102 | 323 students · Pre-K–8th | 4.9 | ||
| 103 | 456 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.9 | ||
| 104 | 497 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.8 | ||
| 105 | 211 students · Pre-K–6th | 4.8 | ||
| 106 | 387 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.8 | ||
| 107 | 539 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.7 | ||
| 108 | 627 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.7 | ||
| 109 | 290 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.7 | ||
| 110 | 115 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.6 | ||
| 111 | 495 students · Pre-K–6th | 4.6 | ||
| 112 | 304 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.6 | ||
| 113 | 577 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.5 | ||
| 114 | 408 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.5 | ||
| 115 | 241 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.5 | ||
| 116 | 504 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.4 | ||
| 117 | 654 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.4 | ||
| 118 | 613 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.4 | ||
| 119 | 159 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.4 | ||
| 120 | 297 students · Pre-K–8th | 4.4 | ||
| 121 | 304 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.4 | ||
| 122 | 476 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.4 | ||
| 123 | 161 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.3 | ||
| 124 | 464 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.3 | ||
| 125 | 257 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.3 | ||
| 126 | 283 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.3 | ||
| 127 | 595 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.2 | ||
| 128 | 524 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.2 | ||
| 129 | 419 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.2 | ||
| 130 | 293 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.1 | ||
| 131 | 344 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.0 | ||
| 132 | 288 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.0 | ||
| 133 | 661 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.9 | ||
| 134 | 871 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.9 | ||
| 135 | 135 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.8 | ||
| 136 | 712 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.8 | ||
| 137 | 427 students · Pre-K–6th | 3.8 | ||
| 138 | 224 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.8 | ||
| 139 | 205 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.7 | ||
| 140 | 165 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.7 | ||
| 141 | 432 students · Kindergarten–6th | 3.6 | ||
| 142 | 262 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.6 | ||
| 143 | 866 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.5 | ||
| 144 | 503 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.2 | ||
| 145 | 44 students · Kindergarten–8th | 2.6 | ||
| 146 | 23 students · Kindergarten–5th | — | ||
| Private Schools 30 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TUCSON
Private
163 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | TUCSON HEBREW ACADEMY
Private
114 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | ST MICHAEL'S PARISH DAY SCHOOL
Private
270 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | TUCSON WALDORF SCHOOL
Private
165 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | SAN XAVIER MISSION SCHOOL
Private
84 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | FAITH LUTHERAN SCHOOL
Private
54 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 7 | CASTLEHILL COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
Private
99 students · Pre-K–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 8 | FAITH COMMUNITY ACADEMY
Private
101 students · Pre-K–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 9 | CARDEN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY CENTRAL
Private
52 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 10 | ST ELIZABETH ANN SETON SCHOOL
Private
281 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 11 | 283 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 12 | FAMILY LIFE ACADEMY
Private
94 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 13 | 203 students · Kindergarten–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 14 | FIRST SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Private
63 students · Pre-K–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 15 | GRACEPOINTE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Private
46 students · Pre-K–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 16 | SANTA CRUZ CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Private
135 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 17 | 375 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 18 | ST AMBROSE SCHOOL
Private
186 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 19 | REDEEMER LUTHERAN SCHOOL
Private
113 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 20 | ASCENSION LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL
Private
12 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 21 | SATORI
Private
13 students · Pre-K–1st | Not Rated | ||
| 22 | 27 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 23 | NORTHMINSTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Private
5 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 24 | MIS MANOS MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Private
2 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 25 | 19 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 26 | ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Private
22 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 27 | 20 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 28 | SECOND STREET CHILDRENS SCHOOL
Private
14 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 29 | BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR ACADEMY
Private
10 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 30 | ST MARKS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Private
12 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
36 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 269 students · 6th–8th | 8.4 |
| 2 | 768 students · 6th–8th | 8.1 |
| 3 | 428 students · 7th–8th | 8.0 |
| 4 | 509 students · 6th–8th | 7.9 |
| 5 | 514 students · 6th–8th | 7.7 |
| 6 | 303 students · 6th–8th | 7.6 |
| 7 | 573 students · 6th–8th | 7.2 |
| 8 | 250 students · 6th–8th | 7.2 |
| 9 | 226 students · 6th–8th | 7.2 |
| 10 | 169 students · 5th–8th | 7.1 |
| 11 | 37 students · 6th–10th | 6.9 |
| 12 | 672 students · 6th–8th | 6.8 |
| 13 | 523 students · 7th–8th | 6.8 |
| 14 | 482 students · 6th–8th | 6.7 |
| 15 | 714 students · 6th–8th | 6.4 |
| 16 | 251 students · 3rd–8th | 6.3 |
| 17 | 62 students · 6th–8th | 6.2 |
| 18 | 106 students · 2nd–8th | 6.2 |
| 19 | 35 students · 6th–8th | 6.0 |
| 20 | 629 students · 6th–8th | 6.0 |
| 21 | 761 students · 6th–8th | 6.0 |
| 22 | 354 students · 6th–8th | 5.9 |
| 23 | 644 students · 6th–8th | 5.9 |
| 24 | 764 students · 7th–8th | 5.8 |
| 25 | 502 students · 6th–8th | 5.8 |
Show 11 more middle schools
| 26 | 829 students · 6th–8th | 5.7 | ||
| 27 | 410 students · 6th–8th | 5.7 | ||
| 28 | 531 students · 6th–8th | 5.2 | ||
| 29 | 145 students · 5th–8th | 5.1 | ||
| 30 | 62 students · 6th–8th | 5.0 | ||
| 31 | 699 students · 2nd–8th | 4.7 | ||
| 32 | 775 students · 4th–8th | 4.7 | ||
| 33 | 450 students · 5th–8th | 4.6 | ||
| 34 | 595 students · 6th–8th | 4.4 | ||
| 35 | 30 students · 6th–8th | 3.4 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | CASITA DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL
Private
219 students · 1st–6th | Not Rated | ||
High Schools
87 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 730 students · 9th–12th | 8.6 |
| 2 | 1,001 students · 8th–12th | 8.6 |
| 3 | 1,876 students · 9th–12th | 8.2 |
| 4 | 61 students · 9th–12th | 8.0 |
| 5 | 1,868 students · 9th–12th | 8.0 |
| 6 | 863 students · 7th–12th | 7.3 |
| 7 | 1,668 students · 8th–12th | 7.3 |
| 8 | 888 students · 9th–12th | 7.3 |
| 9 | 751 students · 5th–12th | 7.2 |
| 10 | 71 students · 6th–12th | 7.2 |
| 11 | 61 students · 9th–12th | 7.1 |
| 12 | 86 students · 9th–12th | 7.1 |
| 13 | 676 students · 8th–12th | 7.1 |
| 14 | 94 students · 9th–12th | 7.0 |
| 15 | 42 students · 9th–12th | 6.9 |
| 16 | 151 students · 9th–12th | 6.8 |
| 17 | 32 students · 9th–12th | 6.7 |
| 18 | 70 students · 9th–12th | 6.7 |
| 19 | 1,897 students · 9th–12th | 6.6 |
| 20 | 498 students · 9th–12th | 6.5 |
| 21 | 81 students · 9th–12th | 6.5 |
| 22 | 333 students · 8th–12th | 6.5 |
| 23 | 177 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 |
| 24 | 1,708 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 |
| 25 | 170 students · 9th–12th | 6.3 |
Show 62 more high schools
| 26 | 289 students · 9th–12th | 6.3 | ||
| 27 | 124 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 28 | 223 students · 6th–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 29 | 3,039 students · 8th–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 30 | 46 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 31 | 1,306 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 32 | 105 students · 9th–12th | 6.1 | ||
| 33 | 122 students · 9th–12th | 6.0 | ||
| 34 | 1,806 students · 8th–12th | 6.0 | ||
| 35 | 1,110 students · 9th–12th | 5.9 | ||
| 36 | 303 students · 6th–12th | 5.9 | ||
| 37 | 1,386 students · 8th–12th | 5.7 | ||
| 38 | 105 students · 9th–12th | 5.6 | ||
| 39 | 452 students · 9th–12th | 5.6 | ||
| 40 | 614 students · 8th–12th | 5.6 | ||
| 41 | 163 students · 9th–12th | 5.5 | ||
| 42 | 75 students · 9th–12th | 5.5 | ||
| 43 | 1,217 students · 8th–12th | 5.5 | ||
| 44 | 95 students · 9th–12th | 5.4 | ||
| 45 | 81 students · 9th–12th | 5.2 | ||
| 46 | 372 students · 9th–12th | 5.1 | ||
| 47 | 362 students · 6th–12th | 5.0 | ||
| 48 | 133 students · 9th–12th | 5.0 | ||
| 49 | 135 students · 9th–12th | 5.0 | ||
| 50 | 2,221 students · 9th–12th | 4.9 | ||
| 51 | 166 students · 9th–12th | 4.8 | ||
| 52 | 100 students · 9th–12th | 4.7 | ||
| 53 | 204 students · 9th–12th | 4.7 | ||
| 54 | 2,157 students · 9th–12th | 4.4 | ||
| 55 | 472 students · 9th–12th | 4.2 | ||
| 56 | 491 students · 9th–12th | 3.9 | ||
| 57 | 28 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 58 | 1 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 59 | 3 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 60 | 2 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 61 | 4 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 62 | 1 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 63 | 2 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 64 | 2 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 65 | 1 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 66 | 23 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 67 | 6 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 68 | 1 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 69 | 7 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 70 | 27 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 71 | 1 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 72 | 2 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 73 | 1 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 74 | 2 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 75 | 7 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 76 | 4 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 77 | 2 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 78 | 13 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 79 | 48 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 80 | 21 students · 6th–12th | — | ||
| Private Schools 7 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | THE GREGORY SCHOOL
Private
334 students · 5th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Private
47 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | 258 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | IMMACULATE HEART HIGH SCHOOL
Private
50 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | SAN MIGUEL HIGH SCHOOL
Private
355 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | SALPOINTE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Private
1,253 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 7 | 591 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
38 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,237 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.7 |
| 2 | 117 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.1 |
| 3 | 823 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.9 |
| 4 | 73 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.8 |
| 5 | 220 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 6.8 |
| 6 | 155 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 6.7 |
| 7 | 140 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.6 |
| 8 | 254 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.1 |
| 9 | 65 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.0 |
| 10 | 147 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.9 |
| 11 | 226 students · Kindergarten–9th | 5.8 |
| 12 | 154 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 5.8 |
| 13 | 371 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.7 |
| 14 | 55 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.7 |
| 15 | 700 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.6 |
| 16 | 607 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.5 |
| 17 | 72 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.5 |
| 18 | 118 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.5 |
| 19 | 477 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.3 |
| 20 | 153 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.2 |
| 21 | 69 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.1 |
| 22 | 22 students · Kindergarten–12th | — |
| 23 | 28 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | — |
| 24 | 16 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | — |
| 25 | 12 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | — |
Show 13 more other schools
| 26 | 10 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | — | ||
| 27 | 25 students · Kindergarten–12th | — | ||
| 28 | 73 students · 9th–11th | — | ||
| Private Schools 10 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | RENAISSANCE ACADEMY TUCSON
Private
31 students · 3rd–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | INTERMOUNTAIN ACADEMY
Private
106 students · 2nd–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | 99 students · 1st–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | DESERT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Private
425 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | TUCSON BAPTIST ACADEMY
Private
124 students · Kindergarten–11th | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | VERITAS ACADEMY OF TUCSON
Private
185 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 7 | KINO LEARNING CENTER
Private
38 students · UG–UG | Not Rated | ||
| 8 | CALVERY CHAPEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Private
226 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 9 | DESERT CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS PK12
Private
429 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 10 | 22 students · UG–UG | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Tucson
Tucson, Arizona · 337 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 32 ZIP codes
Median Income
$71,562
Median Home Value
$305,959
Median Rent
$1,270/mo
Population
892,232
College Educated
36%
Homeownership
64%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Community Profile
Tucson has a median household income of $71,562. It is an area where 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $305,959, with a median rent of $1,270/month. The area has a poverty rate of 13.5%. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Quick Facts
- State
- Arizona
- Total Schools
- 337
- Elementary
- 176
- Middle
- 36
- High
- 87
- Districts
- 67
- Avg Rating
- 6.2/10
Resources
School Districts (67)
Edge School Inc. The (4421)
2 schools · 166 students
Tucson Youth Development/ACE Charter High School (4422)
2 schools · 530 students
Presidio School (4425)
1 school · 371 students
Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431)
6 schools · 745 students
Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a subsidiary (4323)
8 schools · 1,520 students
Hermosa Montessori Charter School (4426)
1 school · 222 students
Montessori Schoolhouse of Tucson Inc. (4428)
1 school · 135 students
The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355)
5 schools · 552 students
BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (6361)
1 school · 823 students
Ha:san Educational Services (6369)
1 school · 81 students
Mexicayotl Academy Inc. (4463)
2 schools · 199 students
Tucson Preparatory School (6374)
1 school · 86 students
Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968)
4 schools · 592 students
Pima County (4420)
1 school · 61 students
Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897)
3 schools · 443 students
Mountain Rose Academy Inc. (10879)
1 school · 170 students
Daisy Education Corporation dba Sonoran Science Ac (79049)
2 schools · 769 students
Southern Arizona Community Academy Inc. (79000)
2 schools · 128 students
Tucson Country Day School Inc. (79073)
1 school · 503 students
Carden of Tucson Inc. (78858)
1 school · 65 students
Southgate Academy Inc. (79085)
1 school · 477 students
Eastpointe High School Inc. (78833)
1 school · 372 students
Highland Free School (79061)
1 school · 35 students
Khalsa Family Services (79420)
1 school · 255 students
Aprender Tucson (79426)
1 school · 226 students
Desert Rose AcademyInc. (79441)
1 school · 133 students
Compass High School Inc. (79467)
1 school · 452 students
Griffin Foundation Inc. The (79500)
2 schools · 96 students
Nosotros Inc (79881)
1 school · 254 students
Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947)
3 schools · 2,031 students
Pima Prevention Partnership dba Pima Partnership S (79959)
2 schools · 124 students
Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961)
1 school · 607 students
Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979)
4 schools · 394 students
CPLC Community Schools dba Toltecalli High School (80032)
1 school · 135 students
CITY Center for Collaborative Learning (85448)
3 schools · 301 students
Satori Inc. (85454)
1 school · 106 students
Desert Sky Community School Inc. (88308)
1 school · 44 students
Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (6393)
19 schools · 427 students
Educational Impact Inc. (81123)
1 school · 124 students
American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Alta Vi (80995)
1 school · 472 students
Canyon Rose Academy Inc. (81029)
2 schools · 246 students
Amphitheater Unified District (4406)
22 schools · 11,835 students
Pima County JTED (89380)
55 schools · 160 students
Pima Prevention Partnership dba Pima Partnership A (89864)
1 school · 35 students
Blue Adobe Project (89871)
1 school · 81 students
Daisy Education Corporation dba Sonoran Science Ac (89915)
1 school · 480 students
Math and Science Success Academy Inc. (89852)
1 school · 719 students
Academy Del Sol Inc. (90199)
2 schools · 660 students
Daisy Education Corporation dba. Sonoran Science A (90284)
1 school · 223 students
CPLC Community Schools dba Hiaki High School (90331)
1 school · 75 students
Ed Ahead (90506)
1 school · 23 students
Pima Rose Academy Inc. (90997)
1 school · 491 students
BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (91309)
1 school · 751 students
Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878)
6 schools · 6,151 students
StrengthBuilding Partners (91992)
1 school · 37 students
Leman Academy of Excellence Inc. (92730)
7 schools · 4,775 students
Science Technology Engineering and Math Arizona (1000050)
1 school · 254 students
Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410)
8 schools · 5,164 students
Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)
11 schools · 5,287 students
Marana Unified District (4404)
20 schools · 12,872 students
Altar Valley Elementary District (4418)
2 schools · 537 students
Pima County Accommodation School District (4401)
1 school · 1,950 students
Sunnyside Unified District (4407)
22 schools · 14,144 students
Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)
4 schools · 2,211 students
Tucson Unified District (4403)
90 schools · 40,929 students
Vail Unified District (4413)
23 schools · 14,831 students
Desert Sage School (1001917)
1 school · 73 students
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How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Tucson, Arizona
How many schools are in Tucson, Arizona?
Tucson has 337 schools, including 289 public and 48 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Tucson, Arizona?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Tucson is 6.2 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.
What is the top-ranked school in Tucson, Arizona?
The top-ranked school in Tucson on MySchoolScout is Agua Caliente School with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in Tucson, Arizona?
The top-ranked elementary school in Tucson on MySchoolScout is Agua Caliente School with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What is the best middle school in Tucson, Arizona?
The top-ranked middle school in Tucson on MySchoolScout is Wakefield Middle School with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best high school in Tucson, Arizona?
The top-ranked high school in Tucson on MySchoolScout is Tanque Verde High School with a composite score of 8.6/10.
How many school districts serve Tucson, Arizona?
Tucson is served by 67 school districts: Edge School Inc. the (4421), Tucson Youth Development/ace Charter High School (4422), Presidio School (4425), Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431), Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a Subsidiary (4323), Hermosa Montessori Charter School (4426), Montessori Schoolhouse of Tucson Inc. (4428), The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355), Basis Charter Schools Inc. (6361), Ha:san Educational Services (6369), Mexicayotl Academy Inc. (4463), Tucson Preparatory School (6374), Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968), Pima County (4420), Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897), Mountain Rose Academy Inc. (10879), Daisy Education Corporation Dba Sonoran Science Ac (79049), Southern Arizona Community Academy Inc. (79000), Tucson Country Day School Inc. (79073), Carden of Tucson Inc. (78858), Southgate Academy Inc. (79085), Eastpointe High School Inc. (78833), Highland Free School (79061), Khalsa Family Services (79420), Aprender Tucson (79426), Desert Rose Academyinc. (79441), Compass High School Inc. (79467), Griffin Foundation Inc. the (79500), Nosotros Inc (79881), Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947), Pima Prevention Partnership Dba Pima Partnership S (79959), Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961), Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979), Cplc Community Schools Dba Toltecalli High School (80032), City Center for Collaborative Learning (85448), Satori Inc. (85454), Desert Sky Community School Inc. (88308), Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (6393), Educational Impact Inc. (81123), American Charter Schools Foundation D.b.a. Alta Vi (80995), Canyon Rose Academy Inc. (81029), Amphitheater Unified District (4406), Pima County Jted (89380), Pima Prevention Partnership Dba Pima Partnership a (89864), Blue Adobe Project (89871), Daisy Education Corporation Dba Sonoran Science Ac (89915), Math and Science Success Academy Inc. (89852), Academy Del Sol Inc. (90199), Daisy Education Corporation Dba. Sonoran Science a (90284), Cplc Community Schools Dba Hiaki High School (90331), Ed Ahead (90506), Pima Rose Academy Inc. (90997), Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91309), Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878), Strengthbuilding Partners (91992), Leman Academy of Excellence Inc. (92730), Science Technology Engineering and Math Arizona (1000050), Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410), Flowing Wells Unified District (4405), Marana Unified District (4404), Altar Valley Elementary District (4418), Pima County Accommodation School District (4401), Sunnyside Unified District (4407), Tanque Verde Unified District (4408), Tucson Unified District (4403), Vail Unified District (4413), Desert Sage School (1001917).
What is the education level in Tucson, Arizona?
According to Census data, 36% of adults in Tucson have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Tucson, Arizona?
The median household income in Tucson is approximately $71,562 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Tucson, Arizona?
Yes, Tucson has 48 private schools alongside 289 public schools. The top-rated private school is International School of Tucson with a score of 8.5/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Tucson, Arizona?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Tucson is 13.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Tucson, Arizona?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.