Best Schools in Catalina Foothills, AZ
Catalina Foothills, AZ has 30 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 16 elementary) serving 16,935 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Catalina Foothills exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Catalina Foothills, AZ
The top high schools in Catalina Foothills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. University High School
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Tucson Unified District (4403) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1060 Students
2. Basis Tucson North
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Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91309) • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 801 Students
3. Catalina Foothills High School
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Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1887 Students
4. Canyon Del Oro High School
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Amphitheater Unified District (4406) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1691 Students
5. Sabino High School
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Tucson Unified District (4403) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 862 Students
6. Catalina High School
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Tucson Unified District (4403) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 600 Students
7. Amphitheater High School
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Amphitheater Unified District (4406) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1163 Students
Best Middle Schools in Catalina Foothills, AZ
The top middle schools in Catalina Foothills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orange Grove Middle School
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Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 677 Students
2. Esperero Canyon Middle School
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Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students
3. Lawrence W Cross Middle School
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Amphitheater Unified District (4406) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 756 Students
4. Doolen Middle School
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Tucson Unified District (4403) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students
5. Magee Middle School
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Tucson Unified District (4403) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 350 Students
6. Amphitheater Middle School
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Amphitheater Unified District (4406) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 564 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Catalina Foothills, AZ
The top elementary schools in Catalina Foothills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ventana Vista Elementary School
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Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 470 Students
2. Sunrise Drive Elementary School
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Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 525 Students
3. Manzanita School
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Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 595 Students
4. Fruchthendler Elementary School
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Tucson Unified District (4403) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 324 Students
5. Canyon View Elementary School
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Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students
6. Winifred Harelson Elementary School
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Amphitheater Unified District (4406) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 434 Students
7. Khalsa School
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Khalsa Family Services (79420) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 261 Students
8. Miles-exploratory Learning Center
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Tucson Unified District (4403) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 314 Students
9. Rio Vista Elementary School
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Amphitheater Unified District (4406) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 317 Students
10. W V Whitmore Elementary School
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Tucson Unified District (4403) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 313 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Catalina Foothills, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Catalina Foothills, AZ has a total population of 54,631 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 71% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Catalina Foothills, AZ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Catalina Foothills, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Catalina Foothills, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Catalina Foothills, AZ.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Catalina Foothills, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Catalina Foothills, AZ
How many schools are in Catalina Foothills, AZ?
Catalina Foothills, AZ has 30 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 16,935 students in total.
How do schools in Catalina Foothills perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in Catalina Foothills score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Catalina Foothills exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Catalina Foothills?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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