For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 229 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Downtown are Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown and City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
47 E Pennington St
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 352-0057
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 352-0057
Gr: 6-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
City High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
48 E Pennington St
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 623-7223
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 623-7223
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson, AZ include Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown and City High School.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson?
2 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson public charter schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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