Tucson Schools
Tucson offers excellent opportunities in education from the pre-school level through university doctoral degrees.
There are 11 public school districts in the greater Tucson area consisting of 122 elementary schools, 36 middle schools, 20 high schools, and 6 special or alternative education schools. These include magnet schools with special emphasis on everything from science to performing arts. The average student to teacher ratio is 17:1.
| District | Area | Phone |
Northwest |
(520) 696-5000 |
|
North |
(520) 299-6446 |
|
Northwest |
(520) 690-2201 |
|
Northwest |
(520) 682-4774 |
|
Northeast |
(520) 749-5751 |
|
Central |
(520) 225-6000 |
|
Southeast |
(520) 762-2000 |
Tucson also has numerous charter, private, and parochial elementary and secondary schools. The curricula in the secondary schools are designed primarily for college preparation. An excellent online source for Tucson area schools is GreatSchools.net.
The Arizona Department of Education offers a very helpful web site with complete information on school districts, education policies, and more.
Tucson Higher Education
The University of Arizona offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in over 100 different fields, and is a world-class teaching and research institution.
Pima
Community College is the eighth largest in the nation, with multiple
campuses and specific training programs for selected companies. Tucson's
educational system reflects on the community's diversity offering programs
at all levels that meet the needs of both student and employer.
