Best Sam Hughes Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 366 students in the neighborhood of Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sam Hughes are Sam Hughes Elementary School and Teenage Parent Program - Tapp. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% 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 Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sam Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 N Wilson Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 232-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
102 N Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ include Sam Hughes Elementary School and Teenage Parent Program - Tapp.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Sam Hughes, Tucson?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Sam Hughes, Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sam Hughes, Tucson?
the neighborhood of Sam Hughes, Tucson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Recent Articles

When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.

Quick Links