Best traditional public schools in Tucson Unified District (4403) (2025)
District-run public schools. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 84 schools in Tucson Unified District (4403), Arizona. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Arizona.
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- 184Fruchthendler Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 327 students
- 281University High SchoolTucson · Public High97.5% Math proficiency · 982 students
- 373Sam Hughes ElementaryTucson · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 365 students
- 468Davis Bilingual Magnet SchoolTucson · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 295 students
- 568Collier Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 132 students
- 668Gale Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 332 students
- 767Soleng Tom Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 306 students
- 864Annie Kellond Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary56% Math proficiency · 366 students
- 962Carrillo Intermediate Magnet SchoolTucson · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 305 students
- 1061Borman K-8 SchoolTucson · Public Elementary54% Math proficiency · 459 students
- 1161Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet SchoolTucson · Public Middle52% Math proficiency · 427 students
- 1259Wakefield Middle SchoolTucson · Public Middle– · 295 students
- 1356Sabino High SchoolTucson · Public High62% Math proficiency · 816 students
- 1455Borton Primary Magnet SchoolTucson · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 268 students
- 1554Dunham Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 142 students
- 1653Lineweaver Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary51% Math proficiency · 525 students
- 1753Miles-Exploratory Learning CenterTucson · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 285 students
- 1852Robins Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary48% Math proficiency · 437 students
- 1952Marshall Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 272 students
- 2047W Arthur Sewel Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 200 students
- 2146Tolson Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 339 students
- 2246Hudlow Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 146 students
- 2343Van Buskirk Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 287 students
- 2443Ford ElementaryTucson · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 182 students
- 2542John E White Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 607 students
- 2641Anna Henry Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 275 students
- 2741Drachman Primary Magnet SchoolTucson · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 335 students
- 2840Manzo Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 324 students
- 2940Harriet Johnson Primary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary– · 268 students
- 3039Bloom ElementaryTucson · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 336 students
- 3139Tucson Magnet High SchoolTucson · Public High44% Math proficiency · 2,938 students
- 3239Laura N. Banks ElementaryTucson · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 345 students
- 3338Mission View Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 232 students
- 3437Wheeler Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 391 students
- 3537Howell Peter ElementaryTucson · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 237 students
- 3637John B Wright Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 410 students
- 3736Mansfeld Middle Magnet SchoolTucson · Public Middle40% Math proficiency · 794 students
- 3836Holladay Intermediate Magnet SchoolTucson · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 186 students
- 3935Maldonado Amelia Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 243 students
- 4035Sahuaro High SchoolTucson · Public High37% Math proficiency · 1,250 students
- 4133Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet SchoolTucson · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 402 students
- 4232Rincon High SchoolTucson · Public High32% Math proficiency · 1,109 students
- 4332Tully Elementary Accelerated Magnet SchoolTucson · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 244 students
- 4431Harold Steele Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 245 students
- 4530Vesey Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary40% Math proficiency · 673 students
- 4630W V Whitmore Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 362 students
- 4729Cavett Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 227 students
- 4828Magee Middle SchoolTucson · Public Middle20% Math proficiency · 283 students
- 4928Hollinger K-8 SchoolTucson · Public Elementary34% Math proficiency · 542 students
- 5028Myers-Ganoung Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 287 students
- 5127Doolen Middle SchoolTucson · Public Middle25% Math proficiency · 490 students
- 5227Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle SchoolTucson · Public Elementary29% Math proficiency · 563 students
- 5327Frances J Warren Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 208 students
- 5426Henry Hank OyamaTucson · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 343 students
- 5526Alice Vail Middle SchoolTucson · Public Middle27% Math proficiency · 573 students
- 5626Cragin Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 222 students
- 5725Gridley Middle SchoolTucson · Public Middle29% Math proficiency · 501 students
- 5825Davidson Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 270 students
- 5925Lynn UrquidesTucson · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 419 students
- 6024Palo Verde High Magnet SchoolTucson · Public High22% Math proficiency · 767 students
- 6124Catalina High SchoolTucson · Public High15% Math proficiency · 580 students
- 6223Ochoa Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 187 students
- 6322Irene Erickson Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 344 students
- 6422Morgan Maxwell SchoolTucson · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 354 students
- 6521Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet SchoolTucson · Public Elementary16% Math proficiency · 299 students
- 6619Miller Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary30% Math proficiency · 489 students
- 6719Pistor Middle SchoolTucson · Public Middle16% Math proficiency · 579 students
- 6819Pueblo Gardens ElementaryTucson · Public Elementary19% Math proficiency · 353 students
- 6918Dietz K-8 SchoolTucson · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 364 students
- 7018Roberts NaylorTucson · Public Elementary21% Math proficiency · 612 students
- 7118Robison Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 247 students
- 7217Secrist Middle SchoolTucson · Public Middle14% Math proficiency · 248 students
- 7317Cholla High SchoolTucson · Public High22% Math proficiency · 1,575 students
- 7417Utterback Middle SchoolTucson · Public Middle12% Math proficiency · 270 students
- 7516Anna Lawrence Intermediate SchoolTucson · Public Middle6% Math proficiency · 215 students
- 7616Safford K-8 SchoolTucson · Public Elementary7% Math proficiency · 318 students
- 7716Pueblo High SchoolTucson · Public High22% Math proficiency · 1,821 students
- 7815Blenman Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 317 students
- 7915Raul Grijalva Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary19% Math proficiency · 472 students
- 8014McCorkle PK-8Tucson · Public Elementary26% Math proficiency · 1,048 students
- 8114Valencia Middle SchoolTucson · Public Middle9% Math proficiency · 520 students
- 8213C E Rose Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary19% Math proficiency · 766 students
- 8311Santa Rita High SchoolTucson · Public High5% Math proficiency · 330 students
- 8410Innovation Tech High SchoolTucson · Public High– · 333 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fruchthendler Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 84.1 Top 10% | 77% Math proficiency | 327 |
| 2 | University High School Tucson · High · Grades 8–12 | Public | 80.9 Top 10% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 982 |
| 3 | Sam Hughes Elementary Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 72.7 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 365 |
| 4 | Davis Bilingual Magnet School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 68.3 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 295 |
| 5 | Collier Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 68.1 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 132 |
| 6 | Gale Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 67.8 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 332 |
| 7 | Soleng Tom Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 67.1 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 306 |
| 8 | Annie Kellond Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 64.3 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 366 |
| 9 | Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 62.3 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 305 |
| 10 | Borman K-8 School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 61.2 Top 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 459 |
| 11 | Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School Tucson · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 61.0 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 427 |
| 12 | Wakefield Middle School Tucson · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 58.7 Top 50% | – | 295 |
| 13 | Sabino High School Tucson · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 56.1 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 816 |
| 14 | Borton Primary Magnet School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 55.3 Top 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 268 |
| 15 | Dunham Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 54.0 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 142 |
| 16 | Lineweaver Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 53.4 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 525 |
| 17 | Miles-Exploratory Learning Center Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 53.4 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 285 |
| 18 | Robins Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 52.1 Top 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 437 |
| 19 | Marshall Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 51.6 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 272 |
| 20 | W Arthur Sewel Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 47.1 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 200 |
| 21 | Tolson Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 46.3 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 339 |
| 22 | Hudlow Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 45.6 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 146 |
| 23 | Van Buskirk Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 43.3 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 287 |
| 24 | Ford Elementary Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 42.7 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 182 |
| 25 | John E White Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 42.1 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 607 |
| 26 | Anna Henry Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 41.1 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 275 |
| 27 | Drachman Primary Magnet School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 40.5 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 335 |
| 28 | Manzo Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 40.1 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 324 |
| 29 | Harriet Johnson Primary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–3 | Public | 39.7 Lower 50% | – | 268 |
| 30 | Bloom Elementary Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 39.3 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 336 |
| 31 | Tucson Magnet High School Tucson · High · Grades 8–12 | Public | 39.2 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 2,938 |
| 32 | Laura N. Banks Elementary Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 38.7 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 345 |
| 33 | Mission View Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 37.5 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 232 |
| 34 | Wheeler Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 37.3 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 391 |
| 35 | Howell Peter Elementary Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 37.2 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 237 |
| 36 | John B Wright Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 36.6 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 410 |
| 37 | Mansfeld Middle Magnet School Tucson · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 36.4 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 794 |
| 38 | Holladay Intermediate Magnet School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 35.8 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 186 |
| 39 | Maldonado Amelia Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 34.8 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 243 |
| 40 | Sahuaro High School Tucson · High · Grades 8–12 | Public | 34.7 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 1,250 |
| 41 | Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 32.9 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 402 |
| 42 | Rincon High School Tucson · High · Grades 8–12 | Public | 31.7 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 1,109 |
| 43 | Tully Elementary Accelerated Magnet School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 31.5 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 244 |
| 44 | Harold Steele Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 30.5 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 245 |
| 45 | Vesey Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 30.1 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 673 |
| 46 | W V Whitmore Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 29.9 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 362 |
| 47 | Cavett Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 28.8 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 227 |
| 48 | Magee Middle School Tucson · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 28.0 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 283 |
| 49 | Hollinger K-8 School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 27.8 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 542 |
| 50 | Myers-Ganoung Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 27.5 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 287 |
| 51 | Doolen Middle School Tucson · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 27.4 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 490 |
| 52 | Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 26.9 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 563 |
| 53 | Frances J Warren Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 26.5 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 208 |
| 54 | Henry Hank Oyama Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 26.4 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 343 |
| 55 | Alice Vail Middle School Tucson · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 26.2 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 573 |
| 56 | Cragin Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 25.6 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 222 |
| 57 | Gridley Middle School Tucson · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 25.3 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 501 |
| 58 | Davidson Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 25.0 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 270 |
| 59 | Lynn Urquides Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 24.9 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 419 |
| 60 | Palo Verde High Magnet School Tucson · High · Grades 8–12 | Public | 24.1 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 767 |
| 61 | Catalina High School Tucson · High · Grades 8–12 | Public | 23.5 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 580 |
| 62 | Ochoa Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.3 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 187 |
| 63 | Irene Erickson Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 22.0 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 344 |
| 64 | Morgan Maxwell School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 21.5 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 354 |
| 65 | Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 20.9 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 299 |
| 66 | Miller Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 19.4 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 489 |
| 67 | Pistor Middle School Tucson · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 19.0 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 579 |
| 68 | Pueblo Gardens Elementary Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 18.7 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 353 |
| 69 | Dietz K-8 School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 18.2 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 364 |
| 70 | Roberts Naylor Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 17.9 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 612 |
| 71 | Robison Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.8 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 247 |
| 72 | Secrist Middle School Tucson · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 17.2 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 248 |
| 73 | Cholla High School Tucson · High · Grades 8–12 | Public | 17.0 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 1,575 |
| 74 | Utterback Middle School Tucson · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 16.6 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 270 |
| 75 | Anna Lawrence Intermediate School Tucson · Middle · Grades 3–8 | Public | 16.3 Lower 50% | 6% Math proficiency | 215 |
| 76 | Safford K-8 School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 16.2 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 318 |
| 77 | Pueblo High School Tucson · High · Grades 8–12 | Public | 15.7 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 1,821 |
| 78 | Blenman Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.4 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 317 |
| 79 | Raul Grijalva Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.6 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 472 |
| 80 | McCorkle PK-8 Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 13.9 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 1,048 |
| 81 | Valencia Middle School Tucson · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 13.8 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 520 |
| 82 | C E Rose Elementary School Tucson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 13.0 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 766 |
| 83 | Santa Rita High School Tucson · High · Grades 8–12 | Public | 11.3 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 330 |
| 84 | Innovation Tech High School Tucson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 9.9 Lower 50% | – | 333 |
Fruchthendler Elementary School in Tucson leads the 2025 list of traditional public schools in Tucson Unified District (4403) with a Success Index (US) of 84.1. Of the 84 schools shown, 84 are public.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best public school in Tucson Unified District (4403)?
Fruchthendler Elementary School in Tucson, Arizona ranks first among traditional public schools in Tucson Unified District (4403) with a Success Index (US) of 84.1 out of 100 (Enrollment: 327).
How are traditional public schools in Tucson Unified District (4403) ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
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No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.