For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,098 students in the neighborhood of Sunnyside, Tucson, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in Sunnyside are Mission Manor Elementary School, Toltecali High School and Liberty Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sunnyside, Tucson, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (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 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Sunnyside, Tucson, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mission Manor Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Santa Rosa St
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3500
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3500
Gr: PK-6 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Toltecali High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
251 W Irvington Rd
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 807-7923
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 807-7923
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5495 S Liberty Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3100
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3100
Gr: K-6 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Star Academic High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5093 S Liberty Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2300
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2300
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
La Paloma Academy-south
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5660 S 12th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 807-9668
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 807-9668
Gr: K-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Apollo Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
265 West Nebraska Street
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4500
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Southgate Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
850 W Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 741-7900
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 741-7900
Gr: K-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sunnyside, Tucson, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sunnyside, Tucson, AZ include Mission Manor Elementary School, Toltecali High School and Liberty Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunnyside, Tucson?
10 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunnyside, Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sunnyside, Tucson?
the neighborhood of Sunnyside, Tucson public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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