For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,259 students in Rio Rico, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rio Rico, AZ are San Cayetano Elementary School, Coatimundi Middle School and Mountain View School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Rico, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rio Rico have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rio Rico, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Cayetano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1412 W Frontage Rd
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8300
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8300
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Coatimundi Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
490 Avenida Coatimundi
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8800
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8800
Grades: 6-8
| 473 students
Rank: #33.
Mountain View School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1374 W Frontage Rd
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8402
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8402
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
Rank: #44.
Calabasas School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1374 W Frontage Rd
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8600
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8600
Grades: PK-8
| 1,006 students
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Cruz Valley Digital Learning Program
Magnet School
590 Camino Lito Galindo
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8700
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8700
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rio Rico, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
131 Camino Maricopa
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 281-8282
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 281-8282
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rio Rico, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rio Rico, AZ include San Cayetano Elementary School, Coatimundi Middle School and Mountain View School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rio Rico?
5 public elementary schools are located in Rio Rico.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Rico?
Rio Rico public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Rio Rico are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Rio Rico include: Coatimundi Middle School vs. Calabasas School, Calabasas School vs. Coatimundi Middle School
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