For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,041 students in the neighborhood of Barrio Nopal, Tucson, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Barrio Nopal are Math And Science Success Academy, Elvira Elementary School and Challenger Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Barrio Nopal, Tucson, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Barrio Nopal, Tucson, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Math And Science Success Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
434 W Lerdo Rd
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 889-1504
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 889-1504
Grades: K-8
| 727 students
Rank: #22.
Elvira Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 W Elvira Rd
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-2800
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-2800
Grades: K-6
| 695 students
Rank: #33.
Challenger Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Elvira Rd
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-4600
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 654 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Barrio Nopal, Tucson, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Barrio Nopal, Tucson, AZ include Math And Science Success Academy, Elvira Elementary School and Challenger Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Barrio Nopal, Tucson?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Barrio Nopal, Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Barrio Nopal, Tucson?
the neighborhood of Barrio Nopal, Tucson public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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