For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,885 students in Sierra Vista, AZ (there are 5 private schools, serving 672 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Sierra Vista, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sierra Vista, AZ are Huachuca Mountain Elementary School, Svusd Aoi and Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sierra Vista, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Sierra Vista have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sierra Vista, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huachuca Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3228 Saint Andrews Dr
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 515-2960
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 515-2960
Gr: K-6 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Svusd Aoi
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5225 E Buena School Blvd
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2901
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2901
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5130 Paseo Las Palmas
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2970
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2970
Gr: K-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Bella Vista Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 N Lenzner Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2940
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2940
Gr: K-6 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Buena High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5225 E Buena School Blvd
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2800
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2800
Gr: 7-12 | 1,715 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Village Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
905 El Camino Real
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2990
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2990
Gr: K-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Center For Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Carmelita Dr
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 439-3518
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 439-3518
Gr: K-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Joyce Clark Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1045 S Lenzner Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2930
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2930
Gr: K-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Center For Academic Success #1 - Sierra Vista 9-12
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Carmelita Dr
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 439-3500
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 439-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
Town & Country Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1313 S Lenzner Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2980
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2980
Gr: PK-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1111.
Berean Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1169 Colombo Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 459-4113
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 459-4113
Gr: K-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1212.
Carmichael Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 N Carmichael Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2950
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2950
Gr: PK-6 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
701 N Carmichael Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2950
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2950
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sierra Vista, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in Sierra Vista, AZ include Huachuca Mountain Elementary School, Svusd Aoi and Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sierra Vista?
14 public schools are located in Sierra Vista.
What percentage of students in Sierra Vista go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Sierra Vista are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sierra Vista?
Sierra Vista public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sierra Vista are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sierra Vista include: Town & Country Elementary School vs. Huachuca Mountain Elementary School, Center For Academic Success #1 - Sierra Vista 9-12 vs. Buena High School, Huachuca Mountain Elementary School vs. Town & Country Elementary School
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