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Best Schools in Rio Rico, AZ
Rio Rico, AZ has 11 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,858 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in Rio Rico exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rio Rico, AZ
The top high schools in Rio Rico, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nogales High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nogales Unified District (4457) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1796 Students
2. Rio Rico High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1414 Students
3. Patagonia Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Patagonia Union High School District (4462) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 79 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rio Rico, AZ
The top middle schools in Rio Rico, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Desert Shadows Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nogales Unified District (4457) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 760 Students
2. Coatimundi Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 473 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rio Rico, AZ
The top elementary schools in Rio Rico, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Robert Bracker Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nogales Unified District (4457) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 266 Students
2. Little Red Schoolhouse
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 183 Students
3. Patagonia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Patagonia Elementary District (4460) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 101 Students
4. Mountain View School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 387 Students
5. San Cayetano Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 393 Students
6. Calabasas School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1006 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rio Rico, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rio Rico, AZ has a total population of 20,070 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rio Rico, AZ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Rio Rico, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rio Rico, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rio Rico, AZ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Rio Rico, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rio Rico, AZ
How many schools are in Rio Rico, AZ?
Rio Rico, AZ has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,858 students in total.
How do schools in Rio Rico perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Rio Rico score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in Rio Rico exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rio Rico?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Rio Rico
5 of 5 schools in Rio Rico carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2D: 3
All 5 public schools we grade in Rio Rico. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Other schools and academies (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.