Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Painted Sky Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Painted Sky Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Painted Sky Elementary School's student population of 431 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Painted Sky Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Painted Sky Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#185 out of 1956 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
27%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
60%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Painted Sky Elementary School's ranking?
Painted Sky Elementary School is ranked #185 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Painted Sky Elementary School often compared to?
Painted Sky Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Copper Creek Elementary School, Winifred Harelson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Painted Sky Elementary School?
431 students attend Painted Sky Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Painted Sky Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Painted Sky Elementary School?
Painted Sky Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Painted Sky Elementary School offer ?
Painted Sky Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Painted Sky Elementary School part of?
Painted Sky Elementary School is part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District.
In what neighborhood is Painted Sky Elementary School located?
Painted Sky Elementary School is located in the Rancho Vistoso neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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