For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,031 students in the neighborhood of Desert Vista, Tucson, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in Desert Vista are Pcjted - Desert View High School and Desert View High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Desert Vista, Tucson, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Desert Vista, Tucson, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pcjted - Desert View High School
Vocational School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4101 E Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 545-5100
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 545-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students
Rank: #22.
Desert View High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4101 E Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-5100
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,157 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Desert Vista, Tucson, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Desert Vista, Tucson, AZ include Pcjted - Desert View High School and Desert View High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Desert Vista, Tucson?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Desert Vista, Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Desert Vista, Tucson?
the neighborhood of Desert Vista, Tucson public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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