For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,428 students in 85648, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85648, AZ are Coatimundi Middle School and Calabasas School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85648 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85648, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85648, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 middle schools in 85648, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85648, AZ include Coatimundi Middle School and Calabasas School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85648?
3 public middle schools are located in 85648.
What is the racial composition of students in 85648?
85648 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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