For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,321 students in Sierra Vista, AZ (there are 4 private schools, serving 521 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Sierra Vista, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Sierra Vista, AZ are Buena High School, Huachuca Mountain Elementary School and Svusd Aoi. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sierra Vista, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Sierra Vista have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sierra Vista, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buena High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5225 E Buena School Blvd
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2800
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2800
Grades: 7-12
| 1,750 students
Rank: #22.
Huachuca Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3228 Saint Andrews Dr
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 515-2960
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 515-2960
Grades: K-6
| 406 students
Rank: #33.
Svusd Aoi
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5225 E Buena School Blvd
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2901
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2901
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Rank: #44.
Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5130 Paseo Las Palmas
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2970
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2970
Grades: K-6
| 343 students
Rank: #55.
Bella Vista Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 N Lenzner Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2940
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2940
Grades: K-6
| 280 students
Rank: #66.
Village Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
905 El Camino Real
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2990
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2990
Grades: K-6
| 359 students
Rank: #77.
Center For Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Carmelita Dr
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 439-3518
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 439-3518
Grades: K-8
| 372 students
Rank: #88.
Joyce Clark Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1045 S Lenzner Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2930
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2930
Grades: 6-8
| 563 students
Rank: #99.
Center For Academic Success #1 - Sierra Vista 9-12
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Carmelita Dr
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 439-3500
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 439-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
Rank: #1010.
Town & Country Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1313 S Lenzner Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2980
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2980
Grades: PK-6
| 428 students
Rank: #1111.
Carmichael Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 N Carmichael Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2950
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2950
Grades: PK-6
| 299 students
Rank: #1212.
Berean Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1169 Colombo Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 459-4113
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 459-4113
Grades: K-12
| 351 students
Rank: n/an/a
701 N Carmichael Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2950
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2950
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
3555 E Fry Blvd
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2928
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2928
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Sierra Vista, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aoc-cochise County Juvenile Dentention Centre (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 Colonia De Salud Ste 201
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 803-3006
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 803-3006
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
3305 East Fry
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2714
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2714
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1000 Wilcox Drive
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 224-2500
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 224-2500
Grades: K-8
| 289 students
Leman Academy Of Excellence Sierra Vista (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1000 East Wilcox Drive
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(480) 461-3200
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(480) 461-3200
Grades: K-8
| 254 students
240 North Highway 90 Bypass
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 335-2898
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 335-2898
Grades: K-8
| 87 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sierra Vista, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Sierra Vista, AZ include Buena High School, Huachuca Mountain Elementary School and Svusd Aoi.
How many public schools are located in Sierra Vista?
14 public schools are located in Sierra Vista.
What percentage of students in Sierra Vista go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Sierra Vista are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sierra Vista?
Sierra Vista public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sierra Vista are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sierra Vista include: Town & Country Elementary School vs. Huachuca Mountain Elementary School, Center For Academic Success #1 - Sierra Vista 9-12 vs. Buena High School, Huachuca Mountain Elementary School vs. Town & Country Elementary School
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