For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 445 students in the neighborhood of Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Palo Verde are Amerischools Academy - Tucson and Tucson Unified Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amerischools Academy - Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1150 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 620-1100
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 620-1100
Gr: K-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Tucson Unified Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3645 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-8770
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-8770
Gr: K-12 | 1,184 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ include Amerischools Academy - Tucson and Tucson Unified Virtual Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Palo Verde, Tucson?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Palo Verde, Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Palo Verde, Tucson?
the neighborhood of Palo Verde, Tucson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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