2019 Best Schools with Gifted and Talented Programs in the Tucson AreaAbout this List

University High School

• Tucson Unified School District, AZ
• 8-12
• 430

Sophomore: I love my experience so far at University High School. Not only does this school challenge me academically, but socially too. University High School offers rich extracurricular courses such as: performing arts, debate club, local service outreaches and more! The students who attend University High School are outstanding classmates who push you to be the best you. The teachers at this school are some of the most helpful and kindest people you will ever meet. I would love for University High School to be able to have a separate campus, because our student number is rising and we are at maximum student capacity right now. Other than that, my high school is one of the best, nationally ranked at number 13, and my second home.
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• A+

• 1,096 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Montessori Schoolhouse

• Public School
• Tucson, AZ
• 1-5

• A+

• 76 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School

• Vail Unified School District, AZ
• PK, K-5

• A

• 741 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mesquite Elementary School

• Vail Unified School District, AZ
• PK, K-5

• A

• 673 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sunrise Drive Elementary School

• Catalina Foothills Unified School District, AZ
• K-5

• A

• 576 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ventana Vista Elementary School

• Catalina Foothills Unified School District, AZ
• K-5
• 3

Sophomore: Excellent school! I went there for a long time. I love the campus and the teachers as well as all the activities we were able to do after school. I loved all the language programs they have there and I love how clean the campus is. I think it is a good school for anyone. This is the place where I learned how to read my first year of going to Ventana. In first grade I was in a sixth grade reading level. I was able to do that because of the teachers always willing to help me. Now I am in tenth grade and going strong because of the teachers in this school. I was also held responsible for my actions. I am so grateful for my experience throughout all the grades they have there. Thank you.
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• A

• 508 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Senita Valley Elementary School

• Vail Unified School District, AZ
• PK, K-8

• A

• 702 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Orange Grove Middle School

• Catalina Foothills Unified School District, AZ
• 6-8
• 2

Alum: Orange Grove has some extremely amazing teachers, and probably an overly high fraction of the teachers there are absolutely wonderful. Of course, not every single teacher can be so highly praised, but there are great opportunities to meet awesome faculty members who are very excited when returning students go to visit and talk about their lives. The teachers along with pretty advanced resources and future-planning activities truly prepare students for their futures, and are also a great place to return to when in need of some nostalgic comfort. The honors and gifted resources are very accommodating for students who need a challenge, and most other niches are amazingly welcoming to any students in need.
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• A

• 655 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Canyon View Elementary School

• Catalina Foothills Unified School District, AZ
• PK, K-5

• A

• 386 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Manzanita School

• Catalina Foothills Unified School District, AZ
• K-5
• 2

• A

• 603 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Esmond Station K-8 School

• Vail Unified School District, AZ
• PK, K-8

• A

• 544 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Corona Foothills Middle School

• Vail Unified School District, AZ
• 6-8

• A

• 458 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Desert Willow Elementary School

• Vail Unified School District, AZ
• PK, K-5

• A

• 865 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Acacia Elementary School

• Vail Unified School District, AZ
• PK, K-5

• A

• 708 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Desert Sky Middle School

• Vail Unified School District, AZ
• 6-8

• A

• 758 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sycamore Elementary School

• Vail Unified School District, AZ
• PK, K-5

• A

• 641 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cottonwood Elementary School

• Vail Unified School District, AZ
• PK, K-6
• 1

• A

• 609 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rincon Vista Middle School

• Vail Unified School District, AZ
• 6-8
• 2

Senior: Rincon Vista was a great middle school. I had lots of great teachers and friends. I was on the baseball team for all three years I attended. My Coach for 8th grade was the best and our families have become very close since then. I have also stayed in touch with most of my friends from middle school even though we have all attended different high schools. There isn't a lot that can be changed. The diversity at our school isn't going to change because we have school boundaries. So it depends on where you live that decides if you can attend our schools or our district.
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• A

• 664 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Esperero Canyon Middle School

• Catalina Foothills Unified School District, AZ
• 6-8
• 1

• A

• 599 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Old Vail Middle School

• Vail Unified School District, AZ
• 6-8
• 1

Alum: I went to Old Vail all 3 years of middle school. The main thing that I disliked about the school was the facilities. The 6th-grade area is in trailers where 2 teachers share one. These "buildings" are tucked away in comparison to the other buildings. Other than the facilities the experience was fine.
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• A

• 738 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Painted Sky Elementary School

• Amphitheater Unified School District, AZ
• PK, K-5

• A

• 520 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Agua Caliente School

• Tanque Verde Unified School District, AZ
• PK, K-6

• A

• 496 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Tanque Verde Elementary School

• Tanque Verde Unified School District, AZ
• K-6
• 6

Parent: We came from another school to Tanque Verde and I can tell you first hand that this school is amazing. It offers many specials to the students and offers after school activities to foster growth and learning. The teachers are kind and the new principal is well liked, has great leadership and actually spends time getting to know the students. We see her out walking around and checking on students daily. She even came to read to classes. Students that need support are given support. There are two nurses on campus, a school psychologist, MANY reading specialists/assistants, a community based special education department, speech and the list goes on and on. Parental involvement is amazing and the Parent Teacher Group leadership is top notch. The campus is beautiful and the climate is very welcoming. There have been big changes and Tanque Verde is an excellent school!
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• A-

• 661 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Vail Academy & High School

• Vail Unified School District, AZ
• K-12
• 32

Sophomore: I've been at Vail Academy and High School since sixth grade (currently a sophomore) and I've seen the peaks and falls of our school. Overall there is a welcoming and academic atmosphere that our school has. Our principal has put in all that he has to ensure the best for us, students, whether we take notice of it or not. The staff ranges for diversity and teaching qualities. Most of our teachers are women with well college degrees. Our school does a good job of trying to build up student morale with surprises for the students and its a good incentive. Some students hope that we can have more say in what happens on campus and the rules that are given to us, but everything is an experience.
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• A-

• 484 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Winifred Harelson Elementary School

• Amphitheater Unified School District, AZ
• K-6

• A-

• 513 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio