South Tucson Apartments in Tucson, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

South Tucson

Nearby Neighborhoods: Armory Park, Barrio Viejo, Convention, Congress Street, Downtown, El Presidio, Fourth Avenue, Menlo Park, University of Arizona Campus, Northwest, Sam Hughes, Santa Cruz Southwest, Western Hills, Old Pascua, El Encanto, Fairgrounds, Central, Cragin-Keeling, Pullman, Sunnyside, Winter-haven, 12th Avenue - Valencia Road

Pros

Affordable real estate available
Quick access to major freeways
Attractive mountain views
Sunny weather with low humidity

Cons

More traffic due to freeway expansion
Significantly high crime rates

The South Tucson neighborhood is an eclectic mix of Mexican and Native American culture and classic South American tradition. The area is home to miles of beautiful deserts, several cultural sites, and an abundance of authentic Mexican restaurants that are sure to please all palates. South Tucson apartment homes and condos are scattered throughout this bustling community, and the area is conveniently located near downtown Tucson where residents can enjoy a number of community events and festivals, go shopping and enjoy the city lifestyle.

South Tucson is a small, one mile-square community tucked in the heart of the city of Tucson, Arizona. Most of the neighborhood has maintained its Mexican-American cultural heritage with a myriad of outdoor murals, community festivals, traditional holiday celebrations and ethnic eateries.

South Tucson apartment communities and homes are within walking distance or a short drive from some of the best Mexican restaurants in Southern Arizona. Popular eateries frequented by residents and visitors alike include the Cafe Poca Casa, a traditional Mexican restaurant; the Caffe Milano, a deli that serves an assortment of sandwiches, soups and snacks; and Mariscos Chihuahua, the place to enjoy authentic Mexican dishes and fresh seafood specialties.

Popular attractions near South Tucson apartment homes and residential areas include the Arizona-Sonoma Desert Museum and Zoo, Kennedy Park, and the Galeria Mistica. Historic barrio sites include the El Tiradito Wishing Shrine, the Arizona Historical Society, and the Barrio Historico, home to some of Tucson's oldest structures and architectural sites.

The central location of the South Tucson neighborhood apartments is an ideal choice for residents who work in downtown Tucson, are students at the University of Arizona, or are working at the Davis Monthan Air Force Base. With its abundance of ethnic hotspots and authentic Mexican eateries, the South Tucson neighborhood caters to singles, couples and families of all sizes.

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Restaurant Reviews

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Yoshimatsu Healthy Japanese Food
Category: Sushi Bars, Japanese
2660 N. Campbell Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85719
2 Reviews
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Mi Nidito
Category: Mexican
1813 S. 4th Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85713
4 Reviews
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Le Rendez-Vous
Category: French
3844 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
17 Reviews
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Lovin' Spoonfuls
Category: Vegan, Vegetarian
2990 N Campbell Ave Ste 120
Tucson, AZ 85719
46 Reviews
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El Charro Cafe
Category: Mexican
311 N Court Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701

Schools & Demographics in South Tucson

Demographics
Schools

School	Grades	Type
Santa Cruz Catholic School	K - 8	catholic
Carillo Elementary School	K - 5	public
Drachman Primary Magnet School	K - 6	public
Safford Elementary School	K - 5	public
Safford Middle Magnet School	5 - 8	public
Ochoa Elementary School	K - 5	public
E Borton Primary Magnet School	K - 3	public
Tuscon Academy Ldrshp And Arts	K - 8	state department of education
Downtown Alternative High School	9 - 12	public
City High School	9 - 12	state department of education

Santa Cruz Catholic School

29 W 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85713

Leonette Kochan
Diocese Of Tucson Education Office

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs

Students Per Grade:
Total students	181

Full-time Teachers	10
Student/Teacher Ratio	18
Number of Classrooms	10

Carillo Elementary School

440 S Main Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701

Mr. Ruben Diaz
Tucson Unified School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	17
2nd	17
3rd	35
4th	60
5th	56
Total students	204

Full-time Teachers	15
Student/Teacher Ratio	14
Number of Classrooms	15

Drachman Primary Magnet School

1085 S 10th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701

Dr. Jesus Celaya
Tucson Unified School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	85
2nd	70
3rd	49
4th	27
5th	20
6th	1
Total students	343

Full-time Teachers	27
Student/Teacher Ratio	13
Number of Classrooms	16

Safford Elementary School

200 E 13th St
Tucson, AZ 85701

Mrs. Theresa Ross
Tucson Unified School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Magnet School
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	35
2nd	34
3rd	38
4th	34
5th	37
Total students	215

Full-time Teachers	4
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	10

Safford Middle Magnet School

200 E 13th St
Tucson, AZ 85701

Mrs. Theresa Ross
Tucson Unified School District

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
6th	129
7th	163
8th	169
Total students	461

Full-time Teachers	62
Student/Teacher Ratio	7
Number of Classrooms	40

Ochoa Elementary School

101 W 25th St
Tucson, AZ 85713

Ms. Heidi Aranda
Tucson Unified School District

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	34
2nd	34
3rd	39
4th	31
5th	31
Total students	249

Full-time Teachers	16
Student/Teacher Ratio	16
Number of Classrooms	15

E Borton Primary Magnet School

700 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85713

Ms. Teri Melendez
Tucson Unified School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	90
2nd	77
Total students	291

Full-time Teachers	23
Student/Teacher Ratio	13
Number of Classrooms	16

Tuscon Academy Ldrshp And Arts

210 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85701

Ms. Teresa Dipietro
Arizona State Charter School Board

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Charter Schools
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	5
2nd	19
3rd	5
4th	15
5th	12
6th	16
7th	23
8th	21
Total students	131

Full-time Teachers	6
Student/Teacher Ratio	22
Number of Classrooms	7

Downtown Alternative High School

39 N 6th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701

Mr. Rex Averett
Tucson Unified School District

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
No Child Left Behind

Students Per Grade:
10th	8
11th	6
12th	42
Total students	54

Full-time Teachers	2
Student/Teacher Ratio	27
Number of Classrooms	2

City High School

48 E Pennington St
Tucson, AZ 85702

Ms. Carrie Brennan
Arizona State Charter School Board

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Charter Schools
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
9th	36
10th	49
11th	58
Total students	160

Full-time Teachers	6
Student/Teacher Ratio	27
Number of Classrooms	8

NOTE: The schools listed are designated from the center of the zip code and are just a sampling of the schools in this area. To find a particular school district and how it relates to a specific apartment, please contact the specific apartment directly. The schools listed below are located in the Tucson area. To learn more about each school, select a school from the list above.

Community Characteristics

Located in Tucson, this community has a population of 5,407

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