For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,218 students in 85648, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 85648 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85648, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85648, AZ Public Elementary Schools (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.
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
85648, 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 elementary schools in 85648, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85648, AZ include San Cayetano Elementary School, Coatimundi Middle School and Mountain View School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85648?
5 public elementary schools are located in 85648.
What is the racial composition of students in 85648?
85648 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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