For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,403 students in the neighborhood of Gilbert, Tucson, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in Gilbert are Pcjted - Sunnyside High School, Sunnyside High School and Sierra K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Gilbert, Tucson, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Gilbert, Tucson, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pcjted - Sunnyside High School
Vocational School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1725 E Bilby Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 545-5300
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 545-5300
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Sunnyside High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1725 E Bilby Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-5300
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,258 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Sierra K-8 School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5801 S Del Moral Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 542-3200
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 542-3200
Gr: K-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
5702 S Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3600
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3600
Gr: PK-2 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Gilbert, Tucson, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Gilbert, Tucson, AZ include Pcjted - Sunnyside High School, Sunnyside High School and Sierra K-8 School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Gilbert, Tucson?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Gilbert, Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Gilbert, Tucson?
the neighborhood of Gilbert, Tucson public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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