For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 672 students in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Vail, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in Rita Ranch are Cottonwood Elementary School and Vail Innovation Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Vail, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Vail, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9950 E Rees Loop
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2602
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2602
Gr: K-6 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
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 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Vail, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Vail, AZ include Cottonwood Elementary School and Vail Innovation Center.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Vail?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Vail.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Vail?
the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Vail public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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