Best Schools in Tucson, AZ
Tucson, AZ has a total of 460 schools including 150 high schools, 63 middle schools and 207 elementary schools. A total of 158,811 students attend Tucson, AZ schools. On average, schools in Tucson score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Tucson meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Tucson, AZ
Tucson, AZ has 150 high schools with 54,152 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Tucson score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Tucson don't meet expectations.
1. University High School
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Tucson Unified District (4403) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1060 Students
2. Basis Oro Valley
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Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90508) • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 565 Students
3. Basis Tucson North
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Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91309) • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 801 Students
4. Empire High School
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Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 876 Students
5. Vail Blended Learning
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Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 74 Students
6. Catalina Foothills High School
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Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1887 Students
7. Tanque Verde High School
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Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 712 Students
8. Cienega High School
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Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1913 Students
9. Canyon Del Oro High School
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Amphitheater Unified District (4406) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1691 Students
10. Mica Mountain High
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Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1161 Students
Best Middle Schools in Tucson, AZ
Tucson, AZ has 63 middle schools with 28,731 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Tucson score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Tucson meet expectations.
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. Corona Foothills Middle School
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Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 606 Students
5. Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown
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City Center For Collaborative Learning (85448) • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 66 Students
6. Old Vail Middle School
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Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 798 Students
7. Desert Sky Middle School
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Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 764 Students
8. Emily Gray Junior High School
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Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 419 Students
9. Satori Charter School
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Satori Inc. (85454) • Charter • Grades 2 - 8 • 119 Students
10. Rincon Vista Middle School
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Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 699 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Tucson, AZ
Tucson, AZ has 207 elementary schools with 70,923 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Tucson score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Tucson meet expectations.
1. Basis Oro Valley Primary
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Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92318) • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 666 Students
2. Ocotillo Ridge Elementary
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Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 652 Students
3. Senita Valley Elementary School
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Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 704 Students
4. Hermosa Montessori Charter
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Hermosa Montessori Charter School (4426) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 212 Students
5. Esmond Station School
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Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 740 Students
6. Sunrise Drive Elementary School
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Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 525 Students
7. Manzanita School
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Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 595 Students
8. Mesquite Elementary School
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Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 736 Students
9. Ventana Vista Elementary School
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Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 470 Students
10. The Innovation Academy
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Amphitheater Unified District (4406) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Tucson, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Tucson, AZ has a total population of 1,043,433 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Tucson, 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 Tucson, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Tucson, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Tucson, AZ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Tucson, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
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