Serving 345 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Presidio School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Presidio School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Presidio School's student population of 345 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
345 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Presidio School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Presidio School is 0.55, 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
#511 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
62%
49%
Black
5%
6%
White
26%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Presidio School's ranking?
Presidio School is ranked #511 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Presidio School often compared to?
Presidio Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Satori Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Presidio School?
The graduation rate of Presidio School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Presidio School?
345 students attend Presidio School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Presidio School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Presidio School?
Presidio School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Presidio School offer ?
Presidio School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Presidio School part of?
Presidio School is part of Presidio School (4425) School District.
In what neighborhood is Presidio School located?
Presidio School is located in the Richland Heights West neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in Richland Heights West.
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