Public schools in Sierra Vista, AZ
19 open public schools with an address in Sierra Vista, operated by 8 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
19
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,467
19 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
6
1 virtual
An overview of Sierra Vista public schools
The federal directory lists 19 public schools in Sierra Vista, AZ: 10 elementary, 6 high, 3 combined or other. The 19 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,467 students, an average of 340 per school. The largest campus is Buena High School (1,715 students), and the largest elementary school is Joyce Clark Middle School (462).
Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) operates the most schools here (10), and 2 regular districts have at least one Sierra Vista campus, plus 6 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 16.8:1, 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 6 charter schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)
Public school district
10 schools in Sierra Vista
Center for Academic Success Inc. (4191)
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Sierra Vista · 5 total
Cochise Technology District (79403)
Specialized public school district
2 schools in Sierra Vista · 13 total
American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Sierra Vista · 15 total
Cochise Community Development Corporation (81027)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Sierra Vista
Leman Academy of Excellence Inc. (92730)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Sierra Vista · 7 total
Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180)
Public school district
1 school in Sierra Vista · 3 total
Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Sierra Vista · 6 total
Elementary schools in Sierra Vista
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista Elementary School Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) | KG–06 | 232 | 16:1 | |
| Carmichael Elementary School Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) | PK–06 | 285 | 16.8:1 | |
| Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 Center for Academic Success Inc. (4191) · Charter | KG–08 | 360 | 21.2:1 | |
| Coronado Elementary School Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) | KG–08 | 404 | 15.8:1 | |
| Huachuca Mountain Elementary School Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) | KG–06 | 360 | 17.1:1 | |
| Joyce Clark Middle School Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) | KG–08 | 462 | 18.5:1 | |
| Leman Academy of Excellence-Sierra Vista Leman Academy of Excellence Inc. (92730) · Charter | KG–08 | 394 | 10.6:1 | |
| Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) | KG–06 | 324 | 18.5:1 | |
| Town & Country Elementary School Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) | PK–06 | 327 | 18.2:1 | |
| Village Meadows Elementary School Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) | KG–06 | 338 | 18.8:1 |
High schools in Sierra Vista
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena High School Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) | 07–12 | 1,715 | 21.9:1 | |
| Center for Academic Success #1 - Sierra Vista 9-12 Center for Academic Success Inc. (4191) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 130 | 15.3:1 | |
| CTD - Buena High School Cochise Technology District (79403) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| CTD - Cochise College Cochise Technology District (79403) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 5 | — | |
| PPEP TEC - Colin L. Powell Learning Center Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 75 | 9:1 | |
| Sierra Vista Online Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) · Virtual | 09–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Sierra Vista
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Leadership Academy - Sierra Vista K-12 American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) · Charter | KG–12 | 704 | 8.9:1 | |
| Berean Academy Cochise Community Development Corporation (81027) · Charter | KG–12 | 352 | 15.3:1 | |
| Carmichael Elementary Preschool Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) | PK–PK | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.6%
- Hispanic38.5%
- Black5.1%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial7.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Sierra Vista schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,467 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sierra Vista
How many public schools are in Sierra Vista, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 19 open public schools with a location address in Sierra Vista: 10 elementary, 6 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 6,467 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sierra Vista?
Schools with an address in Sierra Vista belong to 8 education agencies, led by Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) (10 schools), Center for Academic Success Inc. (4191) (2 schools), Cochise Technology District (79403) (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Sierra Vista?
Buena High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sierra Vista, with 1,715 students in 2024–25 (grades 07–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sierra Vista?
Yes. 6 of the 19 public schools in Sierra Vista are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including American Leadership Academy - Sierra Vista K-12, Berean Academy, Center for Academic Success #1 - Sierra Vista 9-12. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Sierra Vista schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sierra Vista public schools is 16.8:1, 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 Sierra Vista 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