Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson

Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
3500 W Cortaro Farms Rd,  Tucson, AZ
3.7
3.9
1,339 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ardemis Martin
Math Proficiency
46%
Reading Proficiency
57%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
46%
Teachers
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
29%
State Average
44%
Science
16%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%
White
50.4%
Hispanic
38.4%
Two or more races
6.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3%
Black
1.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#37 Best Public MS Teachers in Arizona
#38 Best Public ES Teachers in Arizona
#59 Best Charter MS in Arizona
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 5 Reviews
5.0 Parent
2/29/2020
Education level is high, teachers care, and children can learn in a safe environment. We are in our 7th year and the education has been topnotch.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 48 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/1/2025
I’ve been a parent of a legacy student for 4 years now and and am very pleased with the school. I appreciate the traditional curriculum; it is challenging but not stressful. I like that they have homework compared to her peers at a local school district (Marana) that do not have homework in elementa...
5.0 parent
10/1/2025
In my experience, the school is a family. They have all at heart. The teachers a loving, go extra mile to see student succeed academically.The supportive staff are very good, they create a friendly environment for both students and parents.
1.0 parent
6/13/2025
I enrolled my 5-year-old son in summer camp with this school, hoping it would provide a safe, enriching environment before he starts kindergarten. Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing.From the first week, I felt that the program lacked appropriate supervision and care for younger children...
3.0 parent
5/15/2025
The school’s great . LKC the afterschool is not.

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Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson is a charter school for students in grades K-8 located at 3500 W Cortaro Farms Rd in Tucson, in the Casas Adobes neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 1,339. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $342,841. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mountain View High School, Sentinel Peak High School, Pima County JTED - Master Pieces, and more. Learn more about what Tucson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson.

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