Public schools in Sahuarita, AZ
13 open public schools with an address in Sahuarita, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,408
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
1
1 virtual
An overview of Sahuarita public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Sahuarita, AZ: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,408 students, an average of 493 per school. The largest campus is Sahuarita High School (1,215 students), and the largest elementary school is Anza Trail (1,210).
Sahuarita Unified District (4411) operates the most schools here (9), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 17.2:1, similar to 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 choice options include 1 charter school, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Sahuarita
Elementary schools in Sahuarita
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anza Trail Sahuarita Unified District (4411) | KG–08 | 1,210 | 18.3:1 | |
| Copper View Elementary School Sahuarita Unified District (4411) | PK–05 | 557 | 19.9:1 | |
| Great Expectations Academy Great Expectations Academy (10974) · Charter | KG–08 | 176 | 14.7:1 | |
| Sahuarita Intermediate School Sahuarita Unified District (4411) | 03–05 | 324 | 17.1:1 | |
| Sahuarita Primary School Sahuarita Unified District (4411) | PK–02 | 305 | 14.5:1 | |
| Wrightson Ridge K-8 School Sahuarita Unified District (4411) | KG–08 | 864 | 16.6:1 |
Middle schools in Sahuarita
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahuarita Middle School Sahuarita Unified District (4411) | 06–08 | 498 | 17.3:1 |
High schools in Sahuarita
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCJTED - Sahuarita High School Pima County JTED (89380) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| PCJTED - Walden Grove High School Pima County JTED (89380) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 2 | — | |
| Pima County at Walden Grove Pima County JTED (89380) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Sahuarita High School Sahuarita Unified District (4411) | 09–12 | 1,215 | 22.1:1 | |
| Walden Grove High School Sahuarita Unified District (4411) | 09–12 | 1,151 | 21.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Sahuarita
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahuarita Digital Pathways Academy Sahuarita Unified District (4411) · Virtual | KG–12 | 106 | 13.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.3%
- Hispanic60.5%
- Black2.7%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Sahuarita schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,408 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sahuarita
How many public schools are in Sahuarita, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Sahuarita: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 6,408 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sahuarita?
Schools with an address in Sahuarita belong to 3 education agencies, led by Sahuarita Unified District (4411) (9 schools), Pima County JTED (89380) (3 schools), Great Expectations Academy (10974) (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 Sahuarita?
Sahuarita High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sahuarita, with 1,215 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sahuarita?
Yes. 1 of the 13 public schools in Sahuarita are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Great Expectations Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Sahuarita schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sahuarita public schools is 17.2:1, similar to 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 Sahuarita 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