For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,949 students in Vail, AZ. The top-ranked public preschools in Vail, AZ are Senita Valley Elementary School, Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School and Copper Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vail, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Vail have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Vail, AZ (2026)
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.
Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10701 S. White Lightning
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3600
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Copper Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17650 S Canyon Edge Trl
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3700
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1753
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1753
Gr: PK | 151 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Vail, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pantano High School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1200
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Vail, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Vail, AZ include Senita Valley Elementary School, Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School and Copper Ridge Elementary School. Vail has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Arizona.
How many public preschools are located in Vail?
4 public preschools are located in Vail.
What is the racial composition of students in Vail?
Vail public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Vail are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Vail include: Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School vs. Senita Valley Elementary School, Senita Valley Elementary School vs. Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School
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