Schools & Education Resources in Tucson

Welcome to your guide for Tucson’s education resources! I’m Alicia Girard, a top real estate expert in Tucson, Arizona, here to help you navigate the local school system as you make your new home. Whether you’re relocating to Tucson, Sahuarita, or South Tucson, finding the right schools for your family is a key step in settling in, and I’m here to make that process easier.

Tucson’s Education Landscape

Tucson offers a diverse range of educational options, from public and charter schools to private institutions and specialized programs. Here’s how to get started:

Arizona Department of Education

School Report Cards: The Arizona Department of Education rates all public and charter schools on an A-F scale. You can search a specific school or district, or click the “Search by Location” tab and enter a zip code or city to find a list of all schools in that geographical area, with letter grades and links to school websites.

A-Rated Public and Charter Schools

GreatSchools.org

PrivateSchoolReview.com

SchoolDigger.com

Check school calendars to learn their start dates. Many begin the first week in August.

Child Care Resources

• Childcare Resources & Referral
• Arizona Department of Economic Security/Child Care
• Arizona Child Care Aware

Public School Districts

Tucson is served by several public school districts, each offering unique programs to meet your child’s needs. The Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) is the largest, with a variety of schools like Southside Community School and Holladay Intermediate Magnet School in South Tucson. TUSD provides options for gifted education, dual-language programs, and career technical education. Other districts, like Marana Unified and Sahuarita Unified, serve surrounding areas with strong academic and extracurricular offerings. I can help you explore school profiles and boundaries to find the best fit for your family.

District Schools – Pima County

• Amphitheater (west-northwest Tucson)

• Catalina Foothills (north)

• Continental Elementary School District (Green Valley)

• Flowing Wells (near northwest Tucson)

• Marana (far northwest)

• Sahuarita (south of Tucson)

• Sunnyside (southside Tucson)

• Tanque Verde (far eastside)

• Tucson Unified (central Tucson)

• Vail (east of Tucson)

• Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind

Charter and Private Schools

Looking for alternative education options? Tucson has a robust network of charter and private schools. Schools like BASIS Tucson and Salpointe Catholic High School are known for their academic excellence. Charter schools often offer specialized curriculums, such as STEM or arts-focused programs, while private schools provide faith-based or Montessori options. I can guide you to schools that align with your child’s interests and your family’s values.

• Academies of Math & Science

• Academy of Tucson

• Alta Vista High School

• BASIS Oro Valley

• BASIS Tucson

• BASIS Tucson North

• Rose Academies High School

• Compass High School

• Great Expectations Academy

• Khalsa Montessori School

• La Paloma Academy (Central Campus)

• La Paloma Academy (Lakeside)

• Legacy Traditional Schools

• Leman Academy of Excellence

• Math & Science Success Academy

• Presidio Schools

• Sonoran Schools

• Southgate Academy

• Tucson Country Day School

• Vail Academy & High School

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