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Best Vail Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,870 students in Vail, AZ. Vail has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Arizona.
The top-ranked public schools in Vail, AZ are Senita Valley Elementary School, Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School and Corona Foothills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vail, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Vail have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Vail, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Senita Valley Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10750 E Bilby Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3100
Gr: PK-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10701 S. White Lightning
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Corona Foothills Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16705 S Houghton Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Copper Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17650 S Canyon Edge Trl
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Vail Academy & High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7762 E Science Park Dr
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1900
Gr: K-12 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9950 E Rees Loop
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2602
Gr: K-6 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Andrada Polytechnic High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12960 S Houghton Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Acacia Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12955 E Colossal Cave Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2200
Gr: K-5 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16701 S Houghton Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2500
Gr: K-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
Old Vail Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13299 E Colossal Cave Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1111.
Cienega High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,881 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1212.
Vail Innovation Center
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1300
Gr: K-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1313.
Pantano High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Vail Inclusive Preschool
12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1753
Gr: PK | 151 students Minority enrollment: 59%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Vail, AZ?
How many public schools are located in Vail?
14 public schools are located in Vail.
What is the racial composition of students in Vail?
Vail public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Vail are often viewed compared to one another?

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