GED Classes Tucson, Arizona

Last Updated on February 15, 2024.

This post lists all GED preparatory classes and testing facilities in the Tucson region. Arizona uses the computer-formatted GED exam for the state’s High School Equivalency testing.

You can now take the GED test online as well. To qualify, you need to score “green” on the GED Ready® official practice test. Read more below.

Best GED Classes online free classes for the GED exam include a limited number of lessons to help you get started on your GED journey.

If this teaching method suits you well, we suggest you register with Onsego GED Prep, a full-scale, affordable program that will prepare you for the four GED sub-exams quickly.

The GED® exam measures academic proficiency at a level that’s similar to that of High School students after four years of education. The assessment exam comes with four independent tests on these academic subject fields:

  • English Language Arts
  • Math
  • Science
  • Social Studies

The GED is modular, meaning you can take the four subtests (modules) individually.

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In Arizona, GED hopefuls are additionally required to take and pass the Arizona Civic Test.

If you want to read more about the GED passing score, Ariaona testing costs, or eligibility requirements, visit The Arizona GED Test.

Tucson GED Prep Classes (by ZIP)

Literacy Connects Adult Basic Literacy program 
200 E. Yavapai Road, Tucson, AZ 85705, Phone: 520-882-8006
Literacy Connects offers GED prep classes and tutoring in English and Spanish. All classes are free, and assistance with GED test fees is available as well to qualifying students.

Goodwill Metro/REC Youth Academic Services Program
300 N 4th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85705, Phone: 520-382-1425

The Salvation Army Amphi Corps Community Center
218 E Prince Road, Tucson, AZ 85705, Phone: 520-888-1299

Pima County Adult Probation West Center-LEARN Adult Education
3781 N Highway Drive, Suite 109, Tucson, AZ 85705, Phone: 520-724-9757

Valencia Public Library
202 W Valencia Road, Tucson, AZ 85706, Phone: 520-791-4010 or 520-594-5390

El Pueblo Liberty Adult Learning Center (Pima Comm. College)
101 W Irvington Road, Suite 7, Tucson, AZ 85706, Phone: 520-206-7330

Pima Community College Adult Basic Education for College & Career-Downtown Campus
1255 N Stone Ave (AH Bldg, Rm 130), Tucson, AZ 85709, Phone: 520-206-7330
Some students require assistance in learning English, and for those who did not achieve a high school diploma, the school’s Adult Basic Education for College & Career program provides a jumping-off point to be successful in a college setting and in the workplace.

The Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) helps adults who lack sufficient English Language skills or a high school diploma to advance their education and employment options. PCC students, through the efforts of COABE, are provided with numeracy, literacy, and professional development and problem-solving skills so they will be successful in postsecondary education and employment.

Requirements in Arizona

Pima County Adult Probation Department-LEARN Adult Education
8180 E Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85710, Phone: 520-546-5434
Not publicly available

Pima Community College (29th Street Coalition Center)
4355 E Calle Aurora, Tucson, AZ 85711, Phone: 520-206-3550/7330

Sylvan Central Tucson
4500 E Speedway Boulevard, Suite 15, Tucson, AZ 85712, Phone: 520-829-9106

Las Artes Arts and Education Center
23 W 27th Street, Tucson, AZ 85713, Phone: 520-724-5050

Goodwill Southern Arizona
1940 E Silverlake Road, Suite 405, Tucson, AZ 85713, Phone: 520-306-8445

Pima County Adult Probation
2695 E Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713, Phone: 520-290-6736
Not open to the public

Pima Community College (El Pueblo Liberty Learning Center)
101 W Irvington, Tucson, AZ 85714, Phone: 520-206-3737

Fred G. Acosta Job Corps Center
901 S Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719, Phone: 520-792-3015/879-9213

Sylvan Learning of Tucson
9110 N Silverbell Road, Suite 170, Tucson, AZ 85743, Phone: 520-333-4156

El Rio Learning Center (PCC)
1390 W Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85745, Phone: 520-206-3800

Pascua Yaqui Tribe Community & Adult Education Program
5100 W Calle Tetakusim, Tucson, AZ 85757, Phone: 520-883-5050 or 520-879-5728

Soar with the Eagles Inc.
520-360-7869
Soar with the Eagles is a nonprofit organization of well-trained teachers who provide individualized and affordable tutoring to GED applicants. Students and tutors meet in public locations such as coffee shops, public libraries, or PCC libraries to help applicants earn their GED diplomas and boost literacy in the Tucson area.

GED Prep Classes around Tucson (Cities by Alphabet)

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Sopori Elementary (Amado-Sahuarita Adult Education)
5000 W Arivaca Road, Amado, AZ 85645, Phone: 520-204-6222
GED preparation, Citizenship, and ESL classes

Cochise College-Benson Center
1025 State Route 90, Benson, AZ 85602, Phone: 520-515-5456 or 520-586-1981
Cochise College offers small and individualized classes that focus on students’ needs. The school’s Adult Education program is a bridge to higher education and improved employment options. The school requires students to pay a fee for GED prep classes, depending on income.

Central Arizona College (Casa Grande Campus)
1015 East Florence Blvd, Casa Grande, Arizona 85122, Ph: 520.494.5950
To check all Casa Grande area locations, go to -> Casa Grande Area GED Classes

Clifton Public Library
588 Turner Avenue, Clifton, AZ 85533, Phone: 928-865-2461

Greenlee County Jail GED Program
998 Coronado Blvd, Clifton, AZ 85533, Phone: 928-865-4149
Not open to the public

Cochise College Douglas Campus(400 Building)
4190 West Highway 80, Douglas, AZ 85607, Phone: 520-439-6832
Cochise College’s Adult Education program supports adult learners in their efforts to acquire the skills and knowledge they will need to become successful in the workforce or to go on with their academic education (College and Career Ready).

The program focuses on developing academic, technological, and communicative skills. The program includes classes for HSE (high school equivalency) exam preparation or ESL (English as a Second Language) improvement for non-native speakers.

Douglas Career Center (Cochise County Workforce Development, Referral Only)
1706 E 10th Street, Douglas, AZ 85607, Phone: 520-364-8906

Amado-Sahuarita Adult Learning Program
3710 W Calle Tres, Green Valley, AZ 85622, Phone: 520-204-6222

Marana Resource Center (Community Food Bank GED Classes)
11734 W Grier Road, Marana, AZ 85653, Phone: 520-682-3001

Sylvan Tucson
9110 N Silverbell Road, Suite 170, Marana, AZ 85743, Phone: 520-333-4156

Santa Cruz County Continuing Education program
Historic 1904 Courthouse, 21 E Court Street, Nogales, AZ 85621, Phone: 520-375-8025/7670

Nogales Adult Education Program
351 W Plum Street, Nogales, AZ 85621, Phone: 520-287-9634/9636

Literacy Volunteers of Santa Cruz County
125 W Madison Street, Nogales, AZ 85621, Phone: 520-287-0111
LVSCC is located next to the Senior Citizen Center and the Head Start school

Santa Cruz Alternative High School
451 N Arroyo Boulevard, Nogales, AZ 85621, Phone: 520-287-0915

First Baptist Church-Nogales
1916 N Frank Reed Road, Nogales, AZ 85621, Phone: 520-281-1677
GED applicants don’t need to worry about the state cutting funds for adult education at Hope for You Lutheran Church in Rio Rico and First Baptist Church in Nogales. Hope for You Lutheran Church in Rio Rico started providing free GED prep classes in 2009 when the church obtained GED books. There was a great need for this kind of education, according to Art Seaman, an elder and retired junior high school teacher.

It wasn’t long before First Baptist Church joined the effort and brought in a few skilled volunteers. This adult education program is a combined operation of the churches and is done without any funds from the government. The churches offer GED classes on Monday and Wednesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Students of all ages and walks of life come here to get ready for the GED exam, but there are relatively many women aged 35 and up.

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Eastern Arizona College (Discovery Park Campus)
1651 W Discovery Park Boulevard, Safford, AZ 85546, Phone: 928-428-6260

Safford City Graham County Library
808 S 7th Avenue, Safford, AZ 85546, Phone: 928-432-4168
The Safford City-Graham Library is an official GED testing site

Sahuarita Library
725 W Via Rancho Sahuarita, Sahuarita, AZ 85629, Phone: 520-594-5490
GED preparation is provided through the Pima County Library system

Tohono O’odham Community College
AZ Highway 86, Sells, AZ  85634, Phone: 520-479-2292 or 520-993-5813

Tohono O’odham Nation Correctional Facility GED Program (TOCC)
P.O. Box 189, Sells, AZ 85634, Sells, AZ 85634, Phone: 520-383-8401
No public availability

Cochise College (Sierra Vista Campus)
901 N Colombo Avenue, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, Phone: 520-515-5456

Sylvan Sierra Vista (@the Boys and Girls Club)
1746 Paseo San Luis, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, Phone: 520-829-9106

Arizona@Work-Southeastern Arizona (Referral Only)
2600 E Wilcox Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, Phone: 502-458-9309

Eastern Arizona College (Discovery Park)
615 N Stadium Avenue, Thatcher, AZ 85552, Phone: 928-428-6260

Cochise College Willcox Center
470 N Bisbee Avenue, Willcox, AZ 85643, Phone: 520-515-5456

Central Arizona College (Aravaipa Campus)
80440 East Aravaipa Rd – Winkelman – Arizona 85129 – Ph: 520.357.2801/2800

Introducing the Online GED Test

It is now also possible to sit for the GED test in an online format. Until recently, test-takers had to appear, in person, at an official Arizona GED test center to be able to earn their Arizona GED credentials, but now, that has changed.

The GED test is now also offered in an online, proctored format. An online proctor will monitor the test-taking process and see if all goes according to the rules and regulations. Want more information? Go to this page -> Introducing the online proctored GED test.

Arizona Free GED Online Classes

Tucson Area GED Testing Centers

University of Arizona
220 W 6th Street, Room B116, Tucson, AZ 85701, Ph: 520-621-7589

Pima Community College-Downtown
1255 N Stone Avenue, AH Bldg, Rm 130, Tucson, AZ 85709, Ph: 520-206-6648

Pima Community College-Northwest Campus
7600 N Shannon Road, Tucson, AZ 85741, Ph: 520-206-6503

From here, cities by alphabet

Clifton Public Library GED Testing
588 Turner Avenue, Clifton, AZ 85533, Ph: 928-865-2461

Cochise College-Douglas (Bldg 200, Room 201C)
4190 W Highway 80, Douglas, AZ 85607, Ph: 520-439-6825

Santa Cruz Center
2021 North Grand Avenue, Nogales, AZ 85621, Ph: 520-394-7181

Safford City-Graham County Library
808 S 7th Avenue, Safford, AZ 85546, Ph: 928-432-4168

Cochise College
901 N Colombo Avenue, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, Ph: 520-515-5307
Student Union Bldg 1000, 2nd Floor

Eastern Arizona College GED Testing Center
615 N Stadium Avenue, Thatcher, AZ 85552, Ph: 928-428-8491

Central Arizona College GED Testing
80440 E Aravaipa Road, Winkelman, AZ 85295, Ph: 520-357-2800

GED Passing Score

Your results are measured on a scale that runs from 100 to 200. The passing score is 145 points, and this counts for all four subject tests. Averaging is no option. The scoring ranges are as follows:

  • Below Passing Range: 100-144
  • High School Equivalent Range: 145-164
  • College-Ready Range: 165-174
  • College-Ready + Up To 10 College Credits Range: 175-200

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