For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,825 students in Vail, AZ. The top-ranked public middle schools in Vail, AZ are Senita Valley Elementary School, Corona Foothills Middle School and Vail Academy & High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vail, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Vail have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Vail, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Senita Valley Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10750 E Bilby Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3100
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3100
Gr: PK-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Corona Foothills Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16705 S Houghton Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3500
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Vail Academy & High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7762 E Science Park Dr
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1900
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1900
Gr: K-12 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Old Vail Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13299 E Colossal Cave Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2400
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Vail Innovation Center
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1300
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1300
Gr: K-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Vail, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12775 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Wa
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 762-2040
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 762-2040
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Vail, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Vail, AZ include Senita Valley Elementary School, Corona Foothills Middle School and Vail Academy & High School. Vail has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Arizona.
How many public middle schools are located in Vail?
5 public middle schools are located in Vail.
What is the racial composition of students in Vail?
Vail public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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