Arizona Schools for Deaf and Blind Moved Campuses
The state school relocated its Tucson-area operations to a new Oro Valley facility this past summer.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Special Education
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The Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind completed a relocation of its Tucson-area campus to the former Copper Creek Elementary School in Oro Valley during the summer of 2026. This move shifts services 15 miles north for the 96 students currently enrolled at the location.
Why it matters
The relocation was driven by rising operating costs and declining enrollment at the institution’s historic Speedway campus, which was originally established in 1922. By consolidating into the former elementary school site, the board aims to manage the high expenses of aging facilities.
The school moved 15 miles north to the Copper Creek facility after the Amphitheatre Public Schools system closed the site. The campus now serves 96 students with more than 50 administrative and instructional staff members in a more concentrated layout.
The players
Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind
A state-run institution providing specialized educational services and adaptive programs to students across Arizona.
Amphitheatre Public Schools
A local school system that previously operated the Copper Creek Elementary School building now used by the state.
The details
The institution vacated its historic Speedway location, which had become too expensive for the school board to maintain. The new site in Oro Valley features a more compact design that reduces the distance between various campus facilities. Administrative teams chose this specific building following its closure by the local public school system.
Timeline
1922: The historic Speedway campus was established.
Summer 2026: The school moved to the new campus in Oro Valley.
July 31, 2026: The school held an open house for families.
The Home Front
This move mirrors the broader trend of school districts consolidating legacy facilities to mitigate rising maintenance costs. The transition highlights how infrastructure age can eventually force changes in specialized educational delivery.
Families with students enrolled at the campus should review the updated logistical and transportation information provided by the school administration. If you are researching support services, contact the school board to verify which adaptive programs remain available at the new Oro Valley site.
The takeaway
The consolidation to the Oro Valley site aims to provide a more efficient layout for the student body while addressing legacy property costs. Families should save the updated address and contact information for the new campus in their primary family document folders for quick reference.
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