For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,757 students in Vail, AZ. The top ranked public middle schools in Vail, AZ are Senita Valley Elementary School, Vail Academy & High School and Corona Foothills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vail, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Vail have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Vail, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Senita Valley Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10750 E Bilby Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3100
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3100
Grades: PK-8
| 710 students
Rank: #22.
Vail Academy & High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7762 E Science Park Dr
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1900
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1900
Grades: K-12
| 564 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Vail Innovation Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1300
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1300
Grades: K-12
| 85 students
Rank: #55.
Old Vail Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13299 E Colossal Cave Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2400
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 802 students
Vail, Arizona 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pantano High School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1200
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
12775 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Wa
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 762-2040
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 762-2040
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Vail, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Vail, AZ include Senita Valley Elementary School, Vail Academy & High School and Corona Foothills Middle School. Vail has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arizona.
How many public middle schools are located in Vail?
5 public middle schools are located in Vail.
What is the racial composition of students in Vail?
Vail public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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