📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (AASA 2025), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 13 Rated Districts in Pima County, AZ
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Catalina Foothills Unified District | Tucson | 10/10 Excellent | 90th |
| #2 | Tanque Verde Unified District | Tucson | 9/10 Excellent | 86th |
| #3 | Vail Unified District | Vail | 9/10 Excellent | 82nd |
| #4 | Continental Elementary District | Green Valley | 7/10 Good | 69th |
| #5 | Amphitheater Unified District | Tucson | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #6 | Sahuarita Unified District | Sahuarita | 7/10 Good | 62nd |
| #7 | Marana Unified District | Marana | 6/10 Average | 59th |
| #8 | Flowing Wells Unified District | Tucson | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #9 | Tucson Unified District | Tucson | 4/10 Below Average | 34th |
| #10 | Ajo Unified District | Ajo | 2/10 Poor | 19th |
| #11 | Sunnyside Unified District | Tucson | 2/10 Poor | 18th |
| #12 | Altar Valley Elementary District | Tucson | 2/10 Poor | 16th |
| #13 | Indian Oasis-Baboquivari Unified District | Sells | 1/10 Poor | 4th |
Best School Districts in Pima County, Arizona (2026)
This page lists the 13 public school districts headquartered in Pima County, Arizona that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using AASA 2025 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Arizona, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Pima County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Pima County, Arizona? ▼
Among the 13 rated districts in Pima County, Arizona, the highest-rated is Catalina Foothills Unified District (Tucson), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 90th percentile of Arizona districts on AASA 2025 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (AASA 2025), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Arizona and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.