For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,612 students in 85648, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 21 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 85648, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85648, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 85648 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85648, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85648, AZ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Cayetano Elementary School
(Math: 22% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Coatimundi Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
490 Avenida Coatimundi
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8300
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8300
Gr: 6-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Mountain View School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1374 W Frontage Rd
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8401
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8401
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Rio Rico High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
590 N. Camino Galindo
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8700
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,397 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Calabasas 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
Gr: PK-8 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 85648, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85648, AZ include San Cayetano Elementary School, Coatimundi Middle School and Mountain View School.
How many public schools are located in 85648?
5 public schools are located in 85648.
What percentage of students in 85648 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 85648 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85648?
85648 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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