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Pima County

Arizona · Public K-12

Pima County runs 398 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with an average school size of about 353 students. By grade band, the county runs 210 elementary, 41 middle, and 121 high schools.

7-year change in Pima County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
140,692
-2,188 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
323
+7 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
29%
was 33%
% Hispanic
57%
was 54%
% Black
5%
was 4%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
1,060,490
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
398
84 districts
Enrollment
140,692
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$70,315
Above Arizona avg
Free/reduced lunch
97.0%
Above Arizona avg
Elementary
210
70,204 students
Middle
41
17,291 students
High
121
46,568 students
Combined / other
26
6,629 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Tucson Unified District (4403)
40,316 students · 84 districts in Pima County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Pima County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
59%
Hispanic
36%
Black
4%
Asian
3%
Two or more
21%
Native American
3%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
29%
Hispanic
57%
Black
4%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Native American
3%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
36.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.5%
civilian labor
Median age
40
19.6% under 18

Test scores in Pima County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 137 schools ranked. Arizona state average: 45.4%.

See all 137 schools in Pima County ranked by score →

All schools (398)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Tucson Magnet High SchoolTucsonHigh08-122,938·
Marana High SchoolTucsonHigh09-122,437·
Sunnyside High SchoolTucsonHigh09-122,258·
Desert View High SchoolTucsonHigh09-122,102·
Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma ProgramTucsonHigh09-122,058·
Cienega High SchoolVailHigh09-121,881·
Catalina Foothills High SchoolTucsonHigh09-121,865·
Mountain View High SchoolTucsonHigh09-121,827·
Pueblo High SchoolTucsonHigh08-121,821·
Canyon Del Oro High SchoolOro ValleyHigh09-121,758·
Flowing Wells High SchoolTucsonHigh09-121,742·
Cholla High SchoolTucsonHigh08-121,575·
Ironwood Ridge High SchoolOro ValleyHigh09-121,539·
Mica Mountain HighTucsonHigh09-121,319·
Legacy Traditional School - Northwest TucsonTucsonElementaryKG-081,284·
Sahuaro High SchoolTucsonHigh08-121,250·
Sahuarita High SchoolSahuaritaHigh09-121,215·
Anza TrailSahuaritaElementaryKG-081,210·
Tucson Unified Virtual AcademyTucsonCombinedKG-121,184·
Leman Academy of ExcellenceTucsonElementaryKG-081,167·
Leman Academy of Excellence East TucsonTucsonElementaryKG-081,157·
Walden Grove High SchoolSahuaritaHigh09-121,151·
Rincon High SchoolTucsonHigh08-121,109·
McCorkle PK-8TucsonElementaryPK-081,048·
Dove Mountain K-8MaranaElementaryPK-081,004·
Amphitheater High SchoolTucsonHigh09-12996·
University High SchoolTucsonHigh08-12982·
Leman Academy of Excellence-Oro Valley ArizonaOro ValleyElementaryKG-08944·
Marana Middle SchoolMaranaMiddle07-08941·
Empire High SchoolTucsonHigh09-12886·
Twin Peaks Elementary SchoolTucsonElementaryPK-08886·
Wrightson Ridge K-8 SchoolSahuaritaElementaryKG-08864·
La Paloma Academy (Lakeside)TucsonElementaryKG-08855·
Andrada Polytechnic High SchoolTucsonHigh09-12836·
Lawrence W Cross Middle SchoolTucsonMiddle06-08827·
Sabino High SchoolTucsonHigh07-12816·
Desert Willow Elementary SchoolTucsonElementaryKG-05811·
Old Vail Middle SchoolVailMiddle06-08811·
Sierra K-8 SchoolTucsonElementaryKG-08801·
Mansfeld Middle Magnet SchoolTucsonMiddle06-08794·
BASIS Tucson PrimaryTucsonCombinedKG-12785·
Acacia Elementary SchoolVailElementaryKG-05783·
Richard B Wilson Jr SchoolOro ValleyElementaryPK-08770·
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet SchoolTucsonMiddle04-08768·
Palo Verde High Magnet SchoolTucsonHigh08-12767·
C E Rose Elementary SchoolTucsonElementaryPK-08766·
Tanque Verde High SchoolTucsonHigh09-12761·
Flowing Wells Junior High SchoolTucsonMiddle07-08758·
BASIS Tucson NorthTucsonHigh05-12753·
Math and Science Success AcademyTucsonElementaryKG-08745·
Desert Sky Middle SchoolTucsonMiddle06-08743·
Gladden Farms ElementaryMaranaElementaryPK-06742·
Esmond Station SchoolTucsonElementaryPK-08741·
Leman Academy of Excellence - Central TucsonTucsonElementaryKG-08731·
Ocotillo Ridge ElementaryVailElementaryPK-05723·
Rincon Vista Middle SchoolTucsonMiddle06-08712·
Senita Valley Elementary SchoolTucsonElementaryPK-08709·
Sonoran Science Academy - TucsonTucsonCombinedKG-12689·
Orange Grove Middle SchoolTucsonMiddle06-08683·
Vesey Elementary SchoolTucsonElementaryPK-06673·
Continental Elementary SchoolGreen ValleyElementaryPK-08643·
Elvira Elementary SchoolTucsonElementaryKG-06642·
Mesquite Elementary SchoolTucsonElementaryKG-05640·
Sycamore Elementary SchoolCorona De TucsonElementaryKG-05640·
La Paloma AcademyTucsonElementaryKG-08632·
Vail Academy & High SchoolTucsonCombinedKG-12625·
Corona Foothills Middle SchoolCorona De TucsonMiddle06-08619·
Los Amigos Elementary SchoolTucsonElementaryKG-06613·
Roberts NaylorTucsonElementaryPK-08612·
John E White Elementary SchoolTucsonElementaryPK-05607·
Eastpointe High SchoolTucsonHigh09-12605·
Marjorie W Estes Elementary SchoolMaranaElementaryPK-06601·
BASIS Oro Valley PrimaryOro ValleyElementaryKG-06599·
Challenger Middle SchoolTucsonMiddle06-08590·
Craycroft Elementary SchoolTucsonElementaryPK-05586·
Tanque Verde Elementary SchoolTucsonElementaryPK-06582·
Academy of Math and ScienceTucsonCombinedKG-12580·
Catalina High SchoolTucsonHigh08-12580·
Manzanita SchoolTucsonElementaryKG-05579·
Pistor Middle SchoolTucsonMiddle06-08579·
Alice Vail Middle SchoolTucsonMiddle06-08573·
Cottonwood Elementary SchoolTucsonElementaryKG-06570·
Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle SchoolTucsonElementaryPK-08563·
Coronado K-8 SchoolTucsonElementaryPK-08561·
Academy Del Sol - Star ValleyTucsonElementaryKG-08558·
Copper View Elementary SchoolSahuaritaElementaryPK-05557·
Hollinger K-8 SchoolTucsonElementaryPK-08542·
BASIS Oro ValleyOro ValleyHigh05-12540·
Quail Run Elementary SchoolTucsonElementaryPK-06539·
Lineweaver Elementary SchoolTucsonElementaryPK-05525·
Valencia Middle SchoolTucsonMiddle06-08520·
Drexel Elementary SchoolTucsonElementaryPK-06515·
Tortolita Middle SchoolTucsonMiddle07-08512·
Tucson Country Day SchoolTucsonElementaryKG-08512·
Douglas Elementary SchoolTucsonElementaryKG-06503·
Gallego Primary Fine Arts MagnetTucsonElementaryKG-03503·
Gridley Middle SchoolTucsonMiddle06-08501·
La Paloma Academy-SouthTucsonElementaryKG-08501·
Sahuarita Middle SchoolSahuaritaMiddle06-08498·
Alta Vista High SchoolTucsonHigh09-12495·

Cities in Pima County

Tucson314 schoolsTucson20 schoolsMarana9 schoolsOro Valley9 schoolsSahuarita7 schoolsSells7 schoolsVail7 schoolsSahuarita6 schoolsAjo3 schoolsCorona De Tucson3 schoolsGreen Valley3 schoolsTopawa3 schoolsMarana2 schoolsAmado1 schoolPhoenix1 schoolSasabe1 schoolSells1 schoolVail1 school

About Pima County

Pima County is a population-heavy Arizona county of about 1,060,490 residents, home to 398 public schools and roughly 140,692 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $70,315, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 10%. That income level is 9% meaningfully above the Arizona median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Pima County consists of 210 elementary schools (70,204 students), 41 middle schools (17,291), 121 high schools (46,568), and 26 combined or other schools.

Tucson Unified District (4403) is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 40,316 students across Pima County.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Pima County has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 142,880 students to 140,692. Over that span, Pima County gained 7 schools, going from 316 to 323. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 33% to 29%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Pima County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Pima County?
Pima County, Arizona has 398 public K-12 schools serving approximately 140,692 students.
How many high schools are in Pima County?
Pima County, Arizona has 121 public high schools, serving approximately 46,568 students.
How many middle schools are in Pima County?
Pima County, Arizona has 41 public middle schools, serving approximately 17,291 students.
How many elementary schools are in Pima County?
Pima County, Arizona has 210 public elementary schools, serving approximately 70,204 students.
What is the largest school district in Pima County?
Tucson Unified District (4403) is the largest school district in Pima County, serving approximately 40,316 students. The county contains 84 school districts overall.
How many people live in Pima County?
Pima County has roughly 1,060,490 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Pima County?
Median household income in Pima County is $70,315, above the Arizona average of $64,265. About 9.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Pima County?
Approximately 36.8% of adults 25 and older in Pima County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Pima County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 97.0% of students in Pima County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Arizona county average of 90.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pima County schools?
Across Pima County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 17.4 to 1.

Pima County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data