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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
Robison Elementary SchoolTucsonElementaryPK-05247·
Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary SchoolSellsMiddle04-06246·
Harold Steele Elementary SchoolTucsonElementaryPK-06245·
Tully Elementary Accelerated Magnet SchoolTucsonElementaryPK-05244·
Maldonado Amelia Elementary SchoolTucsonElementaryPK-05243·
Frances Owen Holaway Elementary SchoolTucsonElementaryPK-05241·
Khalsa SchoolTucsonElementaryKG-08238·
Howell Peter ElementaryTucsonElementaryPK-05237·
Mission View Elementary SchoolTucsonElementaryPK-05232·
Helen Keeling Elementary SchoolTucsonElementaryPK-05230·
Hermosa Montessori CharterTucsonElementaryKG-08230·
Cavett Elementary SchoolTucsonElementaryPK-05227·
Southside Community SchoolTucsonCombinedKG-09227·
Canyon Rose AcademyTucsonHigh09-12222·
Cragin Elementary SchoolTucsonElementaryPK-05222·
Anna Lawrence Intermediate SchoolTucsonMiddle03-08215·
Marion Donaldson Elementary SchoolTucsonElementaryPK-05212·
Baboquivari High SchoolTopawaHigh09-12210·
Frances J Warren Elementary SchoolTucsonElementaryPK-05208·
Ombudsman - Charter ValenciaTucsonHigh06-12205·
W Arthur Sewel Elementary SchoolTucsonElementaryPK-05200·
Catalina Foothills Valley View Early Learning CenterTucsonElementaryPK-PK192·
Ochoa Elementary SchoolTucsonElementaryPK-05187·
Holladay Intermediate Magnet SchoolTucsonElementaryPK-05186·
Ford ElementaryTucsonElementaryPK-06182·
Great Expectations AcademySahuaritaElementaryKG-08176·
Mountain Rose AcademyTucsonHigh09-12172·
Academy Del SolTucsonElementaryKG-08171·
Colearn Academy ArizonaGreen ValleyCombinedKG-12169·
AmeriSchools Academy - TucsonTucsonCombinedKG-12167·
City High SchoolTucsonHigh09-12165·
MCAT High SchoolMaranaHigh09-12163·
Altar Valley Middle SchoolTucsonMiddle05-08159·
La Paloma Academy MaranaMaranaElementaryKG-08157·
Academy of Tucson High SchoolTucsonHigh09-12152·
Ombudsman Hiaki CharterTucsonHigh09-12152·
Baboquivari Middle SchoolTopawaMiddle07-08151·
Vail Inclusive PreschoolVailElementaryPK-PK151·
Desert Rose Academy Charter SchoolTucsonHigh09-12150·
MUSD Early Learning and Resource CenterTucsonCombinedPK-12150·
Hudlow Elementary SchoolTucsonElementaryPK-05146·
Civano Community K-8 SchoolTucsonElementaryKG-08145·
Academy of Tucson Middle SchoolTucsonMiddle05-08143·
Dunham Elementary SchoolTucsonElementaryPK-05142·
Adventure SchoolTucsonElementaryKG-08141·
Academy of Tucson Elementary SchoolTucsonElementaryKG-05140·
Ajo High SchoolAjoHigh09-12139·
Tucson International AcademyTucsonCombinedKG-12137·
Emily Meschter Early Learning CenterTucsonElementaryPK-PK136·
Montessori SchoolhouseTucsonElementaryKG-08134·
Tucson International Academy MidvaleTucsonCombinedKG-12134·
Collier Elementary SchoolTucsonElementaryPK-06132·
TIA WestTucsonCombinedKG-12131·
Amphi Academy OnlineTucsonCombinedKG-12128·
Toltecali High SchoolTucsonHigh09-12126·
Santa Rosa Day SchoolSellsElementaryKG-08120·
PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning CenterTucsonHigh09-12116·
Tohono O'odham High SchoolSellsHigh09-12109·
ASDB - Tucson CampusTucsonCombinedKG-12106·
Sahuarita Digital Pathways AcademySahuaritaCombinedKG-12106·
Sopori Elementary SchoolAmadoElementaryPK-06105·
Satori Charter SchoolTucsonMiddle02-0897·
Pantano High SchoolVailHigh09-1295·
Desert Sage High SchoolTucsonHigh09-1290·
Envision High SchoolTucsonHigh09-1289·
Edge High School - Himmel ParkTucsonHigh09-1286·
Pima Partnership School TheTucsonHigh09-1286·
Canyon Rose Academy-EastTucsonHigh09-1280·
Tucson Preparatory SchoolTucsonHigh09-1280·
Santa Rosa Ranch SchoolSellsElementaryKG-0876·
Leman Virtual AcademyTucsonElementaryKG-0873·
Paulo Freire Freedom School - UniversityTucsonMiddle06-0873·
Vail Blended LearningTucsonHigh06-1272·
Vail Inclusive Preschool Mica MountainTucsonElementaryPK-PK72·
Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School)SellsHigh09-1269·
Sonoran Virtual AcademyTucsonCombinedKG-1269·
Sentinel Peak High SchoolTucsonHigh09-1265·
Southern Arizona Community AcademyTucsonHigh09-1264·
Arizona Autism Charter School -Tucson Upper School CampusTucsonHigh06-1262·
EDGE High School - NorthwestTucsonHigh09-1262·
Children Reaching for the Sky PreparatoryTucsonElementaryKG-0561·
Project More High SchoolTucsonHigh09-1261·
Vail Innovation CenterTucsonCombinedKG-1261·
Sky IslandsTucsonHigh09-1260·
Rillito CenterTucsonCombinedPK-1259·
Carden of TucsonTucsonElementaryKG-0857·
Pima County JTED - Bridges Evening ProgramTucsonHigh09-1257·
Ha:san Preparatory & Leadership SchoolTucsonHigh09-1255·
Paulo Freire Freedom School - DowntownTucsonMiddle06-0854·
Online School of ArizonaTucsonHigh09-1245·
Arizona Online Charter SchoolTucsonElementaryKG-0842·
Marana Distance LearningMaranaCombinedKG-1242·
Mexicayotl AcademyTucsonElementaryKG-0841·
Las Puertas Community SchoolTucsonMiddle06-1040·
Desert Sky Community SchoolTucsonElementaryKG-0538·
Pima Partnership AcademyTucsonMiddle06-0834·
Future Investment Middle SchoolTucsonMiddle06-0832·
Flowing Wells Digital CampusTucsonCombinedKG-1231·
Highland Free SchoolTucsonElementaryKG-0631·
Youth Works Charter High SchoolTucsonHigh09-1228·

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