For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,122 students in the neighborhood of Lakeside Park, Tucson, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lakeside Park are La Paloma Academy (Lakeside), Ford Elementary School and Arizona Online Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lakeside Park, Tucson, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Lakeside Park, Tucson, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Paloma Academy (Lakeside)
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8140 E Golf Links Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 733-7373
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 733-7373
Grades: K-8
| 866 students
Rank: #22.
Ford Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8001 E Stella Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 731-4300
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 731-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 211 students
Rank: #33.
Arizona Online Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8140 E. Golf Links Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 305-5002
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 305-5002
Grades: K-8
| 44 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Lakeside Park, Tucson, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Lakeside Park, Tucson, AZ include La Paloma Academy (Lakeside), Ford Elementary School and Arizona Online Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Lakeside Park, Tucson?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Lakeside Park, Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lakeside Park, Tucson?
the neighborhood of Lakeside Park, Tucson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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