For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,087 students in Vail, AZ. The top ranked public preschools in Vail, AZ are Senita Valley Elementary School, Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School and Copper Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vail, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Vail have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools 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.
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: n/an/a
12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1753
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1753
Grades: PK
| 279 students
Vail, Arizona Public 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 preschools in Vail, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Vail, AZ include Senita Valley Elementary School, Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School and Copper Ridge Elementary School. Vail has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arizona.
How many public preschools are located in Vail?
4 public preschools are located in Vail.
What is the racial composition of students in Vail?
Vail public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Vail are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Vail include: Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School vs. Senita Valley Elementary School, Senita Valley Elementary School vs. Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School
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