Best Schools in Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County, AZ has a total of 39 schools including 12 high schools, 9 middle schools and 16 elementary schools. A total of 12,046 students attend Santa Cruz County, AZ schools. On average, schools in Santa Cruz County score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Santa Cruz County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County, AZ has 12 high schools with 3,858 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Santa Cruz County score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Santa Cruz County meet expectations.
1. Patagonia Union High School
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Patagonia Union High School District (4462) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 79 Students
2. Pinnacle Charter High School
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Pinnacle Education-kino Inc. (81009) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 45 Students
3. Edoptions Preparatory Academy
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Educational Options Foundation (90201) • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 93 Students
4. Pierson High School
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Nogales Unified District (4457) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 142 Students
5. Rio Rico High School
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Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1414 Students
6. Nogales High School
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Nogales Unified District (4457) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1796 Students
Best Middle Schools in Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County, AZ has 9 middle schools with 3,906 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Santa Cruz County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Santa Cruz County exceed expectations.
1. Coatimundi Middle School
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Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 473 Students
2. Desert Shadows Middle School
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Nogales Unified District (4457) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 760 Students
3. Wade Carpenter Middle School
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Nogales Unified District (4457) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County, AZ has 16 elementary schools with 4,140 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Santa Cruz County score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 18% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Santa Cruz County meet expectations.
1. Mexicayotl Charter School
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Mexicayotl Academy Inc. (4463) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 166 Students
2. Continental Elementary School
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Continental Elementary District (4416) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 639 Students
3. Elgin Elementary School
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Sonoita Elementary District (4461) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 149 Students
4. Little Red Schoolhouse
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Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 183 Students
5. Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School
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Nogales Unified District (4457) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 515 Students
6. Montessori De Santa Cruz - St. Ann's Hall
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Santa Cruz Valley Opportunities In Education Inc. (79066) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 69 Students
7. Patagonia Elementary School
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Patagonia Elementary District (4460) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 101 Students
8. San Fernando Elementary School
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San Fernando Elementary District (4414) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 19 Students
9. Robert Bracker Elementary
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Nogales Unified District (4457) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 266 Students
10. Calabasas School
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Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1006 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Santa Cruz County, AZ
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Santa Cruz County, AZ has a total population of 47,669 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Santa Cruz County, 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 Santa Cruz County, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Santa Cruz County, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Santa Cruz County, AZ.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Santa Cruz County, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
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