For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,300 students in the neighborhood of Santa Rita Bel Air Hills, Vail, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Santa Rita Bel Air Hills are Corona Foothills Middle School and Sycamore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Santa Rita Bel Air Hills, Vail, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Santa Rita Bel Air Hills, Vail, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Corona Foothills Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16705 S Houghton Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3500
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 596 students
Rank: #22.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16701 S Houghton Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2500
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2500
Grades: K-5
| 677 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Santa Rita Bel Air Hills, Vail, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Santa Rita Bel Air Hills, Vail, AZ include Corona Foothills Middle School and Sycamore Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Santa Rita Bel Air Hills, Vail?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Santa Rita Bel Air Hills, Vail.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Santa Rita Bel Air Hills, Vail?
the neighborhood of Santa Rita Bel Air Hills, Vail public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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