For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 982 students in Rio Rico, AZ.
The top ranked public preschool in Rio Rico, AZ is Calabasas School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Rico, AZ public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Rio Rico have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Rio Rico, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Rio Rico, 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 preschools in Rio Rico, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Rio Rico, AZ include Calabasas School.
How many public preschools are located in Rio Rico?
1 public preschools are located in Rio Rico.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Rico?
Rio Rico public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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