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Best Tucson Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 217 public elementary schools serving 85,082 students in Tucson, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tucson, AZ are Basis Oro Valley, Basis Oro Valley Primary and Basis Tucson Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tucson, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tucson have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Tucson, AZ (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Oro Valley
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11155 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 308-5220
Gr: 5-12 | 570 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Basis Oro Valley Primary
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11155 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 812-5900
Gr: K-6 | 649 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Basis Tucson Primary
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3825 E 2nd St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-6367
Gr: K-12 | 823 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Fruchthendler Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7470 E Cloud Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 731-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Basis Tucson North
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5740 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 207-0076
Gr: 5-12 | 751 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
The Innovation Academy
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
825 W Desert Fairways Dr
Tucson, AZ 85755
(520) 269-4610
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Esmond Station School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9400 S Atterbury Wash Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9455 E Rita Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2102
Gr: K-5 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Sunrise Drive Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5301 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7900
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Hermosa Montessori Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12051 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-5518
Gr: K-8 | 222 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Ventana Vista Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6085 N Kolb Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 209-8000
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1212.
Tanque Verde Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2600 N Fennimore Ave
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-4244
Gr: PK-6 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1313.
Canyon View Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5725 N Sabino Canyon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 209-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1414.
Sam Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 N Wilson Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 232-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1515.
Manzanita School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3000 E Manzanita Ave
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7800
Gr: K-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Khalsa School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3701 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-3611
Gr: K-8 | 255 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Leman Academy Of Excellence-oro Valley Arizona
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1410 W Tangerine Rd
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 912-4005
Gr: K-8 | 1,018 student Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1818.
Desert Willow Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9400 E Esmond Loop
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2302
Gr: K-5 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1919.
Painted Sky Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12620 N Woodburne Ave
Tucson, AZ 85755
(520) 696-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2020.
Vail Blended Learning
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1300
Gr: 6-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 71:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Agua Caliente School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11420 E Limberlost Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-2235
Gr: PK-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Leman Academy Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7720 N Silverbell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 639-8080
Gr: K-8 | 1,144 student Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2323.
Orange Grove Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1911 E Orange Grove Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2424.
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
440 S Main Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2525.
Civano Community K-8 School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10625 E Drexel Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1700
Gr: K-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Desert Sky Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9850 E Rankin Loop
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Montessori Schoolhouse
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1301 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 319-8668
Gr: K-8 | 135 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2828.
Highland Free School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
510 S Highland Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 623-0104
Gr: K-6 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2929.
Richard B Wilson Jr School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2330 W Glover Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 696-5800
Gr: PK-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3030.
Rincon Vista Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10770 E Bilby Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3131.
Esperero Canyon Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5801 N Sabino Canyon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 209-8100
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3232.
Winifred Harelson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
826 W Chapala Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6020
Gr: PK-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3333.
Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1557 W Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 293-2676
Gr: K-12 | 607 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3434.
Robert Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6901 N Camino De La Tierra
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 696-8500
Gr: K-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3535.
J Robert Hendricks Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3400 W Orange Grove Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 696-8400
Gr: K-6 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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Tucson, Arizona 51爆料s (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
A Child's View School (Closed 2015)
2846 Drexel Road, Suite 100
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 578-2075
Gr: K-5 | 45 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Academic & Personal Excellence High School (Closed 2008)
2859 East Elvira Rd D
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 889-4246
Gr: 6-12
Academy Adventures Mid-town (Closed 2009)
Charter School
825 E. Ft. Lowell Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 407-1200
Academy Adventures Primary School (Closed 2020)
3902 N Flowing Wells Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(602) 821-6900
Gr: K-5
Academy Of Math And Science Advanced Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3448 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(623) 526-9300
Gr: K-8 | 211 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Allsport Academy (Closed 2023)
6211 East Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-2150
Gr: 5-9 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Amerischools Children's Academy - Tucson (Closed 2005)
1346 N. Stone Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 620-1100
Gr: K-6 | 186 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Amphi Academy At Donaldson (Closed 2018)
2040 W Omar Drive
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5000
Gr: K-6
Arizona Academy Of Leadership (Closed 2013)
5660 South 12th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 887-5863
Gr: K-8 | 191 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Arizona Academy Of Leadership - Central (Closed 2013)
40 West Ft. Lowell
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 807-9668
Gr: K-7 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Arizona College Prep Academy (Closed 2023)
3434 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 722-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Asdb - Elp Satellite 1 Preschool (Jo Combs Preschool) (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
37611 N Pecan Crk
Tucson, AZ 85754
(480) 404-2512
Gr: PK | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Asdb/tucson Blind School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3731
Gr: K-12
Aztec Desert Vista High School (Closed 2014)
5901 South Calle Santa Cruz
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 206-5000
Gr: 9-12
Aztec Middle College (Closed 2014)
2202 West Anklam Rd
Tucson, AZ 85709
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 9-12
Aztec Middle College - East (Closed 2014)
8181 East Irvington Bldg E5
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 9-12
Aztec Middle College Northwest (Closed 2014)
7600 North Shannon Rd Bldg. D
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 9-12
Aztlan Academy (Closed 2012)
802 West Silverlake Rd
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 573-1500
Gr: 6-12
Beginning Academy (Closed 2010)
3067 North Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 299-6259
Gr: K-5
Brichta Elementary School (Closed 2014)
2110 West Brichta Dr
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-6060
Gr: PK-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Broadway Alternative Middle School (Closed 2006)
2120 E. Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2510
Gr: 6-8 | 9 students
Broadway Bridge Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2120 East Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 9 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Calli Ollin Academy (Closed 2023)
4747 W. Calle Vicam
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Calli Ollin High School (Closed 2011)
200 North Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Gr: 9-12
Cape School-detention (Closed 2023)
2225 E Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 740-4704
Gr: 3-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Cape School-jail High School (Closed 2023)
1270 W Silverlake Rd
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 740-4704
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Carson Middle School (Closed 2014)
7777 East Stella Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 6-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Cesar Chavez Middle School (Closed 2012)
802 West Silverlake Rd
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 573-1500
Gr: 6-12
Changemaker High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1300 S Belvedere Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 615-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Chaparral Middle School (Closed 2015)
3700 E Alvord
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4700
Children's Success Academy (Closed 2017)
925 E. Bilby Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 799-8403
Copper Point High School (Closed 2020)
732 W Roger Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 203-4876
Gr: 6-12
Corbett Elementary School (Closed 2014)
5949 East 29th St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 225-6060
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Davis Education Center (Closed 2007)
P. O. Box 11039
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 722-8130
Gr: K-8 | 156 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Desert Mosaic School (Closed 2017)
5757 W. Ajo Highway
Tucson, AZ 85735
(520) 578-2022
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Tucson, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tucson, AZ include Basis Oro Valley, Basis Oro Valley Primary and Basis Tucson Primary.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tucson?
217 public elementary schools are located in Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in Tucson?
Tucson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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