Tucson has many schools to choose from. You will find information below on both primary and secondary education as well as post-secondary education.
The following is a table of the public school districts in the Tucson metropolitan area.
| District |
Area(s) served |
| Altar Valley School District |
Located southwest of the city, primarily serving Three Points. |
| Amphitheater Public Schools |
Amphitheater Unified School District, Tucson's second-largest district, encompasses broad socio-economic and ethnic diversity mirroring that of greater Tucson. The district serves approximately 16,644 students in 11 elementary schools, 2 K-8 schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 3 special education schools; and has approximately 2500 employees. |
| Catalina Foothills Unified School District |
Serves segments of the upper Catalina Foothills north of the city. The Catalina Foothills Unified School District includes a preschool (ages 3-5), four elementary schools (grades K-5), two middle schools (grades 6-8), a high school and an alternative high school. The population numbers approximately 5000 students, 270 support staff, 340 certified staff and 21 administrative staff in grades K-12. |
| Continental School District |
Serves the rural area south of Sahuarita. |
| Flowing Wells Unified School District |
Flowing Wells District includes 6 elementary (grades K-6), 1 junior high (grades 7-8), 1 high school, 2 alternative schools, & an early childhood center. The district serves approx. 6,000 students with 375 certified and 340 classified employees. District schools have been recognized for excellence, with 7 "National Blue Ribbon" schools. |
| Marana Unified School District |
Serves the town of Marana, Picture Rocks, Avra Valley and western Tortolita northwest of the city. Marana District is a growing district currently comprised of 10 elementary, 1 intermediate school, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, 2 alternative schools, and a special needs pre-school along with a variety of specialized and special needs programs. Current student population is over 12,000 with 770 certified staff, 600 support staff and 39 administrators. |
| Sahuarita Unified School District |
Located south of the city and serves Sahuarita and Arivaca. |
| Sunnyside Unified School District |
Serves the far South Side and segments of the Southwest Side. Sunnyside Unified School District is located in the southern part of Tucson. It is bounded on the north by Irvington Road and serves approx. 15,000 students in 13 elementary schools (K-5), 4 middle schools, 2 high schools, and an alternative high school. Students are served by approximately 1000 certified, 800 classified staff members and 48 administrators. |
| Tanque Verde Unified School District |
Serves the far Northeast Side, including the community of Tanque Verde. Tanque Verde Unified School District is bounded on the east by Saguaro National Monument and on the north by Coronado National Forest, the district offers programs to 1650 students K-9. The district employs 113 certified and 96 classified staff and is comprised of 2 elementary and 1 junior high school. |
| Tucson Unified School District |
Encompasses the central Tucson valley, including the lower Catalina Foothills and segments of the Tanque Verde Valley. Tucson Unified School District is the second largest district in Arizona and the 52nd largest district in the United States. The district operates 74 elementary schools, 20 middle schools, 10 high schools and 9 alternative programs. To meet the needs of 63,000 children, over 8,000 regular employees are working for TUSD. |
| Vail School District |
Serves the far Southeast Side, including the community of Vail. The Vail School District is one of the fastest growing districts in Arizona with 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, 1 charter high school, 1 charter K-8 school, and a fifth elementary school to open in the fall of 2003. The district has about 5,000 students served by 850 employees. |
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