For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 463 students in the neighborhood of Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Sam Hughes are Sam Hughes Elementary School, Teenage Parent Program - Tapp and Pcjted - Tapp High School. 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 九游体育s in the neighborhood of Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sam Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 N Wilson Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 232-7400
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 232-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #22.
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 N Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #33.
Pcjted - Tapp High School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 N Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-3250
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-3250
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Edge High School - Himmel Park
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2555 E 1st St # 111
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 881-1389
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 881-1389
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ include Sam Hughes Elementary School, Teenage Parent Program - Tapp and Pcjted - Tapp High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sam Hughes, Tucson?
4 public 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 schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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