For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 287 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Downtown are City High School, Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown and Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 九游体育s in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
City High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
48 E Pennington St
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 623-7223
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 623-7223
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
Rank: #22.
Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
47 E Pennington St
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 352-0057
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 352-0057
Grades: 6-8
| 62 students
Rank: #33.
Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma Program
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 W Congress St Fl 4
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 724-8451
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 724-8451
Grades: 9-12
| 1,897 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson, AZ include City High School, Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown and Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma Program.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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