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 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Sierra Vista, AZ are Huachuca Mountain Elementary School, Svusd Aoi and Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School. 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 34% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), 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
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huachuca Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3228 Saint Andrews Dr
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 515-2960
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 515-2960
Gr: K-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School
(Math: 39% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Bella Vista Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 N Lenzner Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2940
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2940
Gr: K-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Buena High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5225 E Buena School Blvd
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2800
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2800
Gr: 7-12 | 1,750 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Village Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 41% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Center For Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Carmelita Dr
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 439-3518
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 439-3518
Gr: K-8 | 372 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Joyce Clark Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1045 S Lenzner Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2930
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2930
Gr: 6-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
Town & Country Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1313 S Lenzner Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2980
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2980
Gr: PK-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1111.
Berean Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1169 Colombo Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 459-4113
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 459-4113
Gr: K-12 | 351 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1212.
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
Gr: PK-6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
701 N Carmichael Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2950
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2950
Gr: PK
Sierra Vista, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12
1000 Wilcox Drive
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 224-2500
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 224-2500
Gr: K-8 | 289 students Minority enrollment: 54%
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
Gr: K-8 | 254 students Minority enrollment: 42%
240 North Highway 90 Bypass
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 335-2898
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 335-2898
Gr: K-8 | 87 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sierra Vista, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Sierra Vista, AZ include Huachuca Mountain Elementary School, Svusd Aoi and Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School.
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 93%).
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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