Public schools in Rio Rico, AZ
6 open public schools with an address in Rio Rico, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,612
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.9:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Rio Rico public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Rio Rico, AZ: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,612 students, an average of 602 per school. The largest campus is Rio Rico High School (1,397 students), and the largest elementary school is Calabasas School (917).
Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) operates the most schools here (5), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 21.9:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School districts and agencies serving Rio Rico
Elementary schools in Rio Rico
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calabasas School Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) | PK–08 | 917 | 21.9:1 | |
| Mountain View School Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) | KG–05 | 406 | 19:1 | |
| San Cayetano Elementary School Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) | KG–05 | 395 | 20.4:1 |
Middle schools in Rio Rico
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coatimundi Middle School Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) | 06–08 | 497 | 23.1:1 |
High schools in Rio Rico
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCJTED - Rio Rico High School Pima County JTED (89380) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Rio Rico High School Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) | 09–12 | 1,397 | 24.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.7%
- Hispanic97.5%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Rio Rico schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,612 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Rio Rico
How many public schools are in Rio Rico, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Rio Rico: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 3,612 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Rio Rico?
Schools with an address in Rio Rico belong to 2 education agencies, led by Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) (5 schools), Pima County JTED (89380) (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Rio Rico?
Rio Rico High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Rio Rico, with 1,397 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Rio Rico?
No school with an address in Rio Rico is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Arizona.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Rio Rico schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Rio Rico public schools is 21.9:1, higher than the Arizona school median of 16.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Rio Rico guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Arizona cities