Public schools in Pima, AZ
7 open public schools with an address in Pima, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,216
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Pima public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Pima, AZ: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,216 students, an average of 174 per school. The largest campus is Pima Elementary School (500 students).
Pima Unified District (4220) operates the most schools here (4), and 2 regular districts have at least one Pima campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Pima
Pima Unified District (4220)
Public school district
4 schools in Pima
Discovery Plus Academy (6357)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Pima
Gila Institute for Technology (79387)
Specialized public school district
1 school in Pima · 9 total
Graham County Special Services (4217)
Public school district
1 school in Pima
Elementary schools in Pima
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Plus Academy Discovery Plus Academy (6357) · Charter | KG–05 | 119 | 14.9:1 | |
| Pima Elementary School Pima Unified District (4220) | PK–06 | 500 | 16.5:1 |
Middle schools in Pima
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pima Junior High School Pima Unified District (4220) | 07–08 | 180 | 20:1 |
High schools in Pima
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIFT - Pima High School Gila Institute for Technology (79387) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Gila Valley Learning Center Pima Unified District (4220) | 09–12 | 18 | — | |
| Pima High School Pima Unified District (4220) | 09–12 | 335 | 15.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Pima
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Hinton Accommodation School Graham County Special Services (4217) · Special Education School | PK–12 | 64 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.2%
- Hispanic34.7%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Pima schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,216 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Pima
How many public schools are in Pima, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Pima: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,216 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Pima?
Schools with an address in Pima belong to 4 education agencies, led by Pima Unified District (4220) (4 schools), Discovery Plus Academy (6357) (1 school), Gila Institute for Technology (79387) (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Pima?
Pima High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Pima, with 335 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Pima?
Yes. 1 of the 7 public schools in Pima are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Discovery Plus Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Pima schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Pima public schools is 16:1, similar to the Arizona school median of 16.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Pima guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Arizona cities