For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 672 students in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Vail, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rita Ranch are Cottonwood Elementary School and Vail Innovation Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Vail, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Vail, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Vail, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Vail, AZ include Cottonwood Elementary School and Vail Innovation Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Vail?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Vail.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Vail?
the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Vail public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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