For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,391 students in the neighborhood of Cherry Avenue, Tucson, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Cherry Avenue are Rivera Elementary School, Esperanza Elementary School and Alta Vista High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Cherry Avenue, Tucson, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Cherry Avenue, Tucson, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rivera Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5102 S Cherry Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3900
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3900
Gr: K-6 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Esperanza Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2353 E Bantam Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2900
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2900
Gr: K-6 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Alta Vista High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5040 S Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 294-4922
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 294-4922
Gr: 9-12 | 472 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cherry Avenue, Tucson, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cherry Avenue, Tucson, AZ include Rivera Elementary School, Esperanza Elementary School and Alta Vista High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Cherry Avenue, Tucson?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Cherry Avenue, Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Cherry Avenue, Tucson?
the neighborhood of Cherry Avenue, Tucson public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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