Best Schools in Sonoita, AZ
Sonoita, AZ has 18 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 12,643 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Sonoita greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sonoita, AZ
The top high schools in Sonoita, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Andrada Polytechnic High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 652 Students
2. Benson High School
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Benson Unified School District (79226) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 443 Students
3. Cienega High School
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Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1913 Students
4. Walden Grove High School
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Sahuarita Unified District (4411) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1139 Students
5. Buena High School
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Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1836 Students
6. Patagonia Union High School
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Patagonia Union High School District (4462) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 79 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sonoita, AZ
The top middle schools in Sonoita, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Corona Foothills Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 606 Students
2. Old Vail Middle School
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Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 798 Students
3. Benson Middle School
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Benson Unified School District (79226) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 295 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sonoita, AZ
The top elementary schools in Sonoita, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Copper Ridge Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students
2. Sycamore Elementary School
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Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 702 Students
3. Acacia Elementary School
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Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 743 Students
4. Elgin Elementary School
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Sonoita Elementary District (4461) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 149 Students
5. Anza Trail
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Sahuarita Unified District (4411) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1223 Students
6. Continental Elementary School
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Continental Elementary District (4416) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 639 Students
7. Benson Primary School
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Benson Unified School District (79226) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 560 Students
8. Patagonia Elementary School
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Patagonia Elementary District (4460) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 101 Students
9. Gila Crossing Community School
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Gila Crossing Community School • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 367 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sonoita, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sonoita, AZ has a total population of 1,424 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sonoita, 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 Sonoita, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sonoita, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sonoita, 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 Sonoita, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sonoita, AZ
How many schools are in Sonoita, AZ?
Sonoita, AZ has 18 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 12,643 students in total.
How do schools in Sonoita perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Sonoita score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Sonoita greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sonoita?
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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