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8 schools in Vail

Arizona · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in Vail number 8, teaching approximately 4,445 Arizona students, an average of 556 per campus.

7-year change in Vail

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,445
-342 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
+1 (+17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
48%
was 56%
% Hispanic
40%
was 33%
% Black
3%
was 4%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Acacia Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05783
Cienega High SchoolHigh09-121,881
Ocotillo Ridge ElementaryElementaryPK-05723
Old Vail Middle SchoolMiddle06-08811
Pantano High SchoolHigh09-1295
Pantano Middle SchoolElementaryM-M·
PCJTED - Cienega High SchoolHigh09-121
Vail Inclusive PreschoolElementaryPK-PK151

About Vail

Vail is a middle-population Arizona city in terms of public-school footprint, with 8 schools and 4,445 students total.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is made up of 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Vail has declined 7% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,787 students to 4,445. Over that span, Vail added 1 school, going from 6 to 7. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 56% to 48% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Vail discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Vail, Arizona?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Vail, with a combined enrollment of about 4,445.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Vail?
Vail has 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Vail?
Cienega High School is the largest public school in Vail by enrollment, with approximately 1,881 students.
What school districts serve Vail?
Vail is served by 2 public school districts, including Vail Unified District (4413), Pima County JTED (89380).
What grade levels do public schools in Vail cover?
Public schools in Vail serve students from pre-K through grade 12.