For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,378 students in the neighborhood of Gilbert, Tucson, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Gilbert are Sunnyside High School, Pcjted - Sunnyside High School and Sierra 2-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Gilbert, Tucson, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in the neighborhood of Gilbert, Tucson, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunnyside High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1725 E Bilby Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-5300
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,221 students
Rank: #22.
Pcjted - Sunnyside High School
Vocational School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1725 E Bilby Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 545-5300
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 545-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: #33.
Sierra 2-8 School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5801 S Del Moral Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4800
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4800
Grades: 2-8
| 699 students
Rank: n/an/a
5702 S Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3600
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3600
Grades: PK-2
| 398 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Gilbert, Tucson, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Gilbert, Tucson, AZ include Sunnyside High School, Pcjted - Sunnyside High School and Sierra 2-8 School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Gilbert, Tucson?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Gilbert, Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Gilbert, Tucson?
the neighborhood of Gilbert, Tucson public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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