For the 2026 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 Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown, City High School 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 34%), 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 Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
City High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
48 E Pennington St
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 623-7223
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 623-7223
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Minority enrollment: 61%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,897 student Minority enrollment: 68%
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 Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown, City High School 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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