For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,621 students in Rio Rico, AZ.
The top ranked public 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 schools 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 Rio Rico 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rio Rico, AZ (2025)
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 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 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) 375-8800
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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 | 1,403 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: n/an/a
590 Camino Lito Galindo
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8700
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8700
Gr: K-12
Rio Rico, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
131 Camino Maricopa
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 281-8282
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 281-8282
Gr: PK-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rio Rico, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Rio Rico, AZ include San Cayetano Elementary School, Coatimundi Middle School and Mountain View School.
How many public schools are located in Rio Rico?
6 public schools are located in Rio Rico.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Rico?
Rio Rico public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rio Rico are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rio Rico include: Coatimundi Middle School vs. Calabasas School, Calabasas School vs. Coatimundi Middle School
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