For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,797 students in Vail, AZ. The top ranked public elementary schools in Vail, AZ are Senita Valley Elementary School, Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School and Vail Academy & High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vail, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Vail have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Vail, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Senita Valley Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10750 E Bilby Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3100
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3100
Grades: PK-8
| 710 students
Rank: #22.
Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10701 S. White Lightning
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3600
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 724 students
Rank: #33.
Vail Academy & High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7762 E Science Park Dr
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1900
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1900
Grades: K-12
| 564 students
Rank: #44.
Copper Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17650 S Canyon Edge Trl
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3700
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #55.
Corona Foothills Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16705 S Houghton Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3500
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 596 students
Rank: #66.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9950 E Rees Loop
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2602
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2602
Grades: K-6
| 531 students
Rank: #77.
Acacia Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12955 E Colossal Cave Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2200
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2200
Grades: K-5
| 734 students
Rank: #88.
Vail Innovation Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1300
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1300
Grades: K-12
| 85 students
Rank: #99.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16701 S Houghton Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2500
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2500
Grades: K-5
| 677 students
Rank: #1010.
Old Vail Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13299 E Colossal Cave Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2400
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 802 students
Vail, Arizona ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pantano High School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1200
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
12775 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Wa
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 762-2040
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 762-2040
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Vail, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Vail, AZ include Senita Valley Elementary School, Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School and Vail Academy & High School. Vail has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arizona.
How many public elementary schools are located in Vail?
10 public elementary schools are located in Vail.
What is the racial composition of students in Vail?
Vail public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Vail are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Vail include: Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School vs. Senita Valley Elementary School, Senita Valley Elementary School vs. Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School, Acacia Elementary School vs. Senita Valley Elementary School
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