For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,621 students in 85648, AZ (there are , serving 21 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 85648, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85648, AZ are Rio Rico High School, San Cayetano Elementary School and Coatimundi Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85648 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85648, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85648, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rio Rico High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
590 N. Camino Galindo
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8700
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,403 students
Rank: #22.
San Cayetano Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1412 W Frontage Rd
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8300
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8300
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
Coatimundi Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
490 Avenida Coatimundi
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8800
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8800
Grades: 6-8
| 446 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain View School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1374 W Frontage Rd
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8401
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8401
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Rank: #55.
Calabasas School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1374 W Frontage Rd
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8600
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8600
Grades: PK-8
| 982 students
Rank: n/an/a
590 Camino Lito Galindo
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8700
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8700
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
85648, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
131 Camino Maricopa
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 281-8282
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 281-8282
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85648, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85648, AZ include Rio Rico High School, San Cayetano Elementary School and Coatimundi Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 85648?
6 public schools are located in 85648.
What percentage of students in 85648 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 85648 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85648?
85648 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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