3 Schooling Options in the Tucson Area
Public Schools
Tucson has many public school districts – ranging from the largest city wide district of TUSD to many smaller school districts that have only one high school like Catalina Foothills or Tanque Verde Districts – and even a few smaller districts that only have primary schools with no high school! Tucson public schools have unrestricted open enrollment – meaning you can attend a school if you don’t live in the district boundaries if there is space. Tucson School District Map
Private Schools
There are both secular private schools as well as few Christian, Jewish & Catholic schools. Starting in 2022 – the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) funds can be used for a variety of educational expenses, including private school tuition – even religious based private schools. Check out the link here for information on the Empowerment Scholarship Account in Arizona: https://www.azed.gov/esa 
Charter & Alternative Schools
Arizona has had school choice since the 1990s and has dozens of charter schools – many of them that are quite large and have lots of academic and extracurricular opportunities. What’s a charter school? It is a school that does not charge tuition and the school receives funding from the government per student.
Some charter schools have an online or hybrid online/in-person options for kids who need a flexible schedule.
Homeschooling has become more popular the past few years – there are many homeschooling support groups, some based in churches and some in neighborhoods. Starting in 2022 – the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) funds can be used for a variety of educational expenses, including online learning, tutoring and various educational resources. https://www.azed.gov/esa
Bottom line is Tucson has many options for schooling – and while being close to your school is more convenient, you don’t necessarily need to search for a home in a certain school district or location for your kids to attend any particular school!
There are so many options and they are always changing – this is a quick overview from a parent who has had children in all three schooling options! If you have any questions – Just Ask!
